Slot Loevestein

Slot Loevestein is situated at the location where the Maas and Waal rivers come together. It served as a defensive fortress and prison. Its most famous prisoner was Hugo de Groot. He also managed to escape spectacularly.

Location Loevestein 1, 5307 TG Poederoijen, Netherlands
Phone number +31183447171
First mention 1361
Owner State of the Netherlands