Loevestein Castle
| Loevestein Castle | |
|---|---|
Slot Loevestein | |
| Poederoijen, the Netherlands | |
Slot Loevestein | |
Slot Loevestein (1621) | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Website | www |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 51°48′59″N 5°01′17″E / 51.8164°N 5.0214°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1361 |
| Built by | Dirk Loef of Horne |
Loevestein Castle (Dutch: Slot Loevestein [ˈslɔt ˈluvəstɛin]) is a medieval castle in the municipality of Zaltbommel, Gelderland, the Netherlands.
The castle was built by the knight Dirk Loef of Horne (hence "Loef's stein" (stone) house) between 1357 and 1397. Until World War II Loevestein Castle was part of the Dutch Waterline, the main Dutch defense line that was based on flooding an area of land south and east of the western provinces. Currently the castle is used as a medieval museum and function centre.