Herzele Castle

The castle symbolizes the glory of Herzele, an important area within the Land of Aalst. This fortification, of which important parts are still visible today, was built according to a geometric plan and dates from the 13th century. It was initially inhabited by the local lords.
In the battle of Ghent against Lodewijk van Maele, Count of Flanders, Seger van Herzele was an ally of Ghent. In 1381, in a reprisal measure, the count had the castle set on fire and confiscated the domain. A little later, the lordship was given to the lords of Roubaix and the castle was restored. The domain was now controlled remotely. In 1579 the Catholic Spaniards destroyed the fortress in the battle with the Protestant-minded Flanders.
Through marriages, inheritances and sales, the castle and the domain eventually came into the hands of the du Parc Locmaria family during the 19th century. In 1969 the municipality of Herzele bought the castle ruins and started the restoration work. Today, part of the moat, a restored residential tower and the consolidated substructure remain.
The castle site grew into the touristic business card of Herzele and the place to be at many events. It is one of the few castle sites in revolt from our province.
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