Standing beside the former Zuiderzee near Amsterdam, Muiderslot is one of the Netherlands' most famous medieval castles. Built in the 13th century by Count Floris V, the fortress was designed to control an important trade route and defend the mouth of the River Vecht.
Standing beside the former Zuiderzee near Amsterdam, Muiderslot is one of the Netherlands' most famous medieval castles. Built in the 13th century by Count Floris V, the fortress was designed to control an important trade route and defend the mouth of the River Vecht. The castle became closely linked with Dutch literary history during the 17th century through the famous "Muiderkring" gatherings of artists and intellectuals. Today visitors can walk the battlements, climb towers and explore rooms decorated with medieval weapons. The surrounding Muiden area is ideal for cycling towards Amsterdam and the Gooi nature region.
