Nijenborgh Castle
Nijenborgh Castle was built in 1455 by Jacob I as the administrative centre of his county. Upon its defeat in the War of the Spanish Succession in 1702, the castle was demolished to a height of about 4 metres. This put an end to Weert's significance as a fortified town. In the 19th century, mayor Louis Beerenbroek built the present mansion on the foundations of a corner tower.
Nijenborgh Castle park
As part of the total renewal of the park, new bridges have been installed to link the castle park the castle girth and the forecourt. These bridges allow hikers to walk on the former forecourt and along the historic wall. This will make the park widely accessible and fully involve the forecourt in the park.
Philips de Montmorency, Count of Horne
Prominently displayed in the courtyard is an equestrian statue of Philips de Montmorency, Count of Horne. The statue, created by Limburg artist Jos Dirix, was made in memory of Philips van Horne. Together with William of Orange, he led the revolt against the Spaniards in the 16th century, which would result in the 80-year war. The most famous inhabitant of Weert was eventually beheaded on the market square in Brussels in 1568. The statue in the Castle Park is made of bronze, is 2.60 metres high and weighs over 1,000 kilos.