Interesting fact
Kasteel de Haar, located near Utrecht in the Netherlands, is a neo-Gothic style castle originally founded in the 14th century. Rebuilt between 1892 and 1912 by architect Pierre Cuypers, it features 200 rooms and 30 bathrooms, making it the largest castle in the Netherlands.
More about Kasteel de Haar
The castle's renovation was commissioned by the Van Zuylen family, with financing from the Rothschild family. It combines medieval architecture with modern conveniences of the time, such as central heating. Surrounded by 135 acres of parkland, it includes gardens and a chapel. Visitors can access it via public transport from Utrecht, and it hosts cultural events throughout the year.