Castle in Belgium

Gaasbeek Castle is a medieval castle that has had an eventful history. The castle evolved from a strategic stronghold to a large estate. One of the most famous owners was the Earl of Egmont. The visitor walks in the Gaasbeek Castle through historical interiors, where tapestries, paintings, furniture

Musée du Château de Seneffe is located on the Domain of Seneffe, which consists of an 18th-century neoclassical-style castle with a collection of silversmithing. The collection was assembled by Belgian private collector Claude D'Allemagne and his wife Juliette Rémy. In addition to this collection, t

Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle dates from 1193 and possesses 15th-century corner towers with onion-shaped domes and is surrounded by a moat. The castle houses four museums: the life of lords in the 17th and 18th centuries, rural life in the Famenne, the Museum of Nature and, in the basement, the wine mus

The citadel of Dinant is a citadel built on a rock, 100 meters higher than the surface of the Meuse River, near the city center. The citadel houses a historical weapons museum.

Beauvoorde Castle, along with the church, forms the core of the village of Wulveringem, but fell into disrepair in the 18th century. In 1875 jonkheer Arthur Merghelynck became owner and restored the buildings to their 17th-century state and laid out the French-English castle park. The interior was d

Musée archéologique du compte de logne tells the story of the first inhabitants of the town of Logne: the Franks. Their treasures date from the 5th, 6th and 7th centuries.

The Castle of the Counts is Flanders' only remaining medieval castle with a virtually intact defense system. Inside the castle are the Museum of Justice and Weapons. The Justice Museum displays court objects and torture instruments: restraints from the Central Prison and from the mentally ill men's

Originally a moated castle, Laarne Castle dates back to the 11th or 12th century. The castle houses an art collection that includes Brussels tapestries, 16th-century furniture and a silver collection.

The castle of Jehay was founded in the 11th century, but dates largely from the 16th century with a Renaissance look. The castle displays objects collected by the Count Guy van den Steen. Among other things, furniture, sculptures, porcelain, carpets, books and silverware are on display.

Chimay Castle has a history of more than 1,000 years and is located near the Abbey of Scourmont where the Trappist beer Chimay is brewed. Visitors will discover five main rooms there: the main hall, the room of the guards, the portrait room, the chapel in the medieval keep and the theater.

Alden Biesen, once built by the Teutonic Order of Knights, is one of the largest castle estates in the Euregio. It is now a cultural center of the Flemish Government. In the welcome center, visitors learn about the history behind the historic Alden Biesen site through the permanent exhibition on the

Since 1963 the Pottery Museum Raeren is accommodated in the historic Raeren Castle dating from the 14th century. With its permanent exposition the museum offers a complete overview on the history of Raeren stoneware. Up to today the Pottery museum Raeren is the only museum in the world with such an

At Le Paige Castle, exhibitions run almost year-round and are free to visit. There is also an aboretum to visit.

Wijnendale Castle is a moated castle that today is largely a 19th-century reconstruction. Part of the north wing is 15th-century. The oldest wing is inhabited. The other wing is open to visitors.

The castle d'Ursel was the country residence of the noble family d'Ursel. Several temporary exhibitions are held there.

At Musée et le Chateau Comtal, several panels and archaeological finds depict the history of the site.

The castle was built around 1860 by order of Baron Charles van Caloen and his wife. It was designed by Edward Welby Pugin and Jean Bethune. Inside is the museum where collections of paintings, drawings, printed matter, sculptures, pottery and porcelain are displayed, among other things. The focus of

The Museum of Fagnolles Castle displays archaeological artifacts from the 13th to the 16th century. The collection includes pottery, cutlery, ornaments, ironwork, stained glass windows, tiles and coins.

Val Saint-lambert Castle is an abbey palace from the 18th century. The interactive museum layout tells the history of glass and crystal and the history of Val Saint-Lambert.

The 14th century castle, houses numerous collections: precious furniture, remarkable carpets, paintings, sculptures and porcelain. The park is landscaped in the French style and covers 25 acres.

A guided visit to Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde Castle focuses on 16th-century historical paintings by Margaret of Austria, Charles V and Philip II. Among other things, there is 18th-century furniture, engravings by Pieter Breughel the Elder, a lace room and a room with antique dolls and a permanent ex

The Milling and Bakery Museum is located near Harzé Castle, a 17th-century castle. The museum is dedicated to the history of bread. A water mill was completely restored. The museum shows how the millstones and gears are made to turn with the power of water. in the demonstration workshop, bread is pr