Vredenburg Castle
| Vredenburg Castle | |
|---|---|
Kasteel Vredenburg | |
| Utrecht, the Netherlands | |
Etching of the castle, ca. 1540 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Open to the public | yes (foundations) |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 52°05′33″N 5°06′50″E / 52.09250°N 5.11389°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1529-1532 |
| Built by | Charles V |
| Demolished | 1581 / 1919 |
Vredenburg Castle (Dutch: (Kasteel) Vredenburg or Vredeborch) was a 16th-century castle built by Habsburg emperor Charles V in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Some remains of the castle, which stood for only 50 years, are still visible on what is now Vredenburg square in Utrecht.