Torendol | Exhibition

until November 30, 2021

Starting June 5, Kasteel de Haar will put the world-famous architect Pierre Cuypers on a pedestal during the exhibition 'Torendol'. The acclaimed, but also criticized, architect was not for nothing blamed for Torendolheid. Everywhere you look; towers, towers and more towers! At Castle de Haar, Cuypers' predilection for towers and dramatic roof landscapes can be seen with your own eyes during the Torendol exhibition.

CUYPERS ON A PEDESTAL

Exactly 100 years ago passed away one of Holland's most famous architects; Pierre Cuypers. Praised for his work on the Rijksmuseum (1876-1885), the Central Station (1881-1889) and the impressive Kasteel de Haar (1890-1912), among others.
At the end of the 19th century, not much was left of the original medieval Kasteel de Haar. The castle had deteriorated into a romantic ruin. Architect Pierre Cuypers was commissioned by Baron Van Zuylen van Nijevelt (1860-1934) to rebuild the castle to its full glory.

In rebuilding, Cuypers maintained the location of the original towers, but made them much larger and higher. The outbuildings, such as the Châtelet and gate buildings, also consisted of towers in the base. The towers and roofs on the entire site were meant to stand out against the sky like the skyline of a miniature city. Even in the designs for the castle's interior and collection, we can see Cuypers' predilection for towers.

Visitor information

When the castle gates open again, Castle de Haar will be all about Towers. Real ancient brick towers, miniature towers, towers in children's toys and towers as a symbol. The significance of towers for the architect of Kasteel de Haar: Pierre Cuypers will also be discussed. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels. As soon as Kasteel de Haar can reopen, we will announce when the exhibition will start.

This exhibition was made possible by contributions from Prince Bernhard Culture Fund, K.F. Hein Fund, Elise Mathilde Fund and Fentener van Vlissingen Fund.