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Museums / Oud-Zuilen

Utrecht · Culture & daily life

Slot Zuylen through the eyes of strong women

In Oud-Zuilen, rooms, garden and audio tour bring family history together, with the writer Belle van Zuylen as one of the central voices.

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Belle van Zuylen

Ask how the life of Belle van Zuylen and her family in the castle is explained. Are there letters, books or other personal items on display? With such an item, read who it was made for and what it tells you about her life.

Tapestry Room and household

Richly furnished rooms tell not only of the residents but also of the staff and upkeep. A themed guided tour can make this less visible labour more explicit.

Serpentine wall in the garden

The winding wall from around 1742 uses shape and sun for growing fruit. Look at the curves and orientation and compare that practical function with the showpiece castle garden.

Before you go

High season Wednesday–Sunday, winter Friday–Sunday; last admission 16.30. Castle not wheelchair accessible, garden and café are.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0780 — Slot Zuylen

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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