The road to the Kasteel de Haar in Utrecht. This had the most unique way of slowing traffic.
This is a reconstructed castle from about 1500. The original castle had only a foundation and a little of the sides remaining. The reconstruction was completed by architect PC Cuypers in the late 19th century with all the then modern conveniences. The castle was willed to Baron van de Haar and restored using the money of his wife, Helene de Rothschild. They lived in the castle part of the time and had famous people at their parties. Some of the visitors have been Brigitte Bardot, Coco Channel, Roger Moore.
Note the fine literature on the bedside table.
There was a wedding taking place on the grounds the day we were there.
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