Borculo's Harbour: A Historic Revival

A River Runs Through It: Centuries of Trade and Resilience Borculo. The name itself might not ring a bell, but this unassuming Dutch town holds a rich and captivating history, a story etched in the very fabric of its riverside location. Its narrative begins, as many charming Dutch towns do, with a castle – the imposing Hof van Borculo. Erected around the 12th century, this formidable fortress commanded a strategic position on the Berkel River, a location that would profoundly shape Borculo's destiny....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Doris Sullivan