Stadskasteel Zaltbommel
This striking building in the centre of Zaltbommel was once the residence of the infamous Gelderland general Maarten van Rossem (1478-1555). The Maarten van Rossemhuis was built around 1535. Van Rossem had it provided with abundant Renaissance sculptures. The building has a striking decorative appearance with towers and battlements, which is why it has been nicknamed Stadskasteel Zaltbommel. Today, the city castle is a museum.
Location
Zaltbommel
Year built
Circa 1535-1540
Building Style
Late Gothic / early Renaissance
Client
Maarten van Rossem
Restoration architect
Pierre Cuypers
Original function
Residential house
Owned by Monumentenbezit
Since 2016
Wheelchair accessible
No
Visitor information
The Museum Stadskasteel Zaltbommel is located in the Maarten van Rossemhuis. The collection of the museum provides an image of the history of Zaltbommel, the Bommelerwaard and the life and work of the Zaltbommel-born illustrator Fiep Westendorp. The museum is managed by the Stichting Stadskasteel Zaltbommel.
Visiting address:
Nonnenstraat 5 - 7, 5301 BE Zaltbommel
