Oud Poelgeest

Oud Poelgeest Castle
Oegstgeest, the Netherlands
Castle Oud Poelgeest
Site information
TypeCastle
Open to
the public
Yes as Hotel
Location
Oud Poelgeest Castle
The Netherlands
Coordinates52°10′47″N 4°29′06″E / 52.17972°N 4.48500°E / 52.17972; 4.48500
Site history
Built1668
Built byErasmus den Otter
MaterialsBrick

Oud Poelgeest is a castle in Oegstgeest, north of Leiden, that was the former home of the Dutch scientist Herman Boerhaave (1668–1738). He was a Dutch humanist and physician of European fame.