KASTELPLEIN - CASTLE SQUARE

This square, in front of the city's castle, dates from the beginning of the 16th century and was the scene of many battles during the numerous sieges of the city. It was also used as a pillory square for the martyred Protestants who were burned in public. Opposite, you can see the façade of the Royal Military Academy and the Stadhouderpoort (the gate of the Stadhouder, the governor of Holland). On the right, the house of the governor of the academy. Famous people like William of Orange lived here.