Loevestein Castle

Loevestein Castle is a fortified moated castle in the municipality of Zaltbommel in the Netherlands. At the beginning of the 14th century, a first castle, consisting only of a watchtower, was built as a border and customs post for the county of Holland and Gelder at a point of strategic importance, the confluence of the Waal and Meuse. At this point, the boat tax was imposed. The medieval core of the castle, which still stands today, was...