Netherlands
Batestein Castle (Dutch: Kasteel Batestein) was a princely residence in Vianen in the Dutch province of Utrecht (since 2002), and South Holland (before 2002). It was the main seat of the Van Brederode family. The castle was famous for its gardens and its sculptures. It has been demolished in the 19th century. Today, not much remains except a gate from the 17th century, a pump and some parts of the walls. A local foundation is working on a partial reconstruction of the gardens.
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Castle Batenstein ranks #6,766 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #89 of the 198 mapped in Netherlands. 25 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Utrecht, 11 km away. See how Netherlands compares in the castle statistics.
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