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    Location: Bonheiden, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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    April 3, 2023

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    The history of Kasteeldomein Zellaer probably goes back to at least the 13th century. At that time, there was a moated castle on the spot where the current castle now …
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    January 30, 2021

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    The domain probably originated in the thirteenth century as a feudal water castle. Several noble families successively inhabited the castle. The canal and the construction of the park domain are …
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    November 17, 2024

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    Kasteeldomein Zellaer is a beautiful historic castle located in Bonheiden, a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The castle and the surrounding domain are popular attractions due to their rich history, architecture and the natural beauty of the surroundings.

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    The current castle of Zellaer largely dates from the 19th century, but the origins of the domain go back much further. It is believed that a fortified castle already existed in the Middle Ages. In the 13th century, the domain was owned by the Van Duffel family. Later, it came into the possession of the noble Berthout family.
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    1. Zellaer Castle – Krankhoeve Forest loop from Bonheiden

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    Location: Bonheiden, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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