The Hofke is a surviving part of a much larger building that was bombed by the Allies in 1944. The castle was built in 1637 as a country house for the wealthy Roosendael family. In the 19th century it became a poorhouse.

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Katrien

July 22, 2021

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The Hofke is a surviving part of a much larger building that was bombed by the Allies in 1944. The castle was built in 1637 as a country house for …

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

September 3, 2021

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The seat of the Royal Circle for Heemkunde is located in the Hof van Roosendael.

All books, documents, plans, utensils, heme and archaeological objects relating to Merksem are kept in …

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1. Fort Merksem – Hofke van Roosendael loop from Fort of Merksem

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2. Hofke van Roosendael – Runcvoort Park loop from Merksem

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3. Runcvoort Park – Fort Merksem loop from AP hogeschool - Van Aertselaerstraat

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1. Fort Merksem – Hofke van Roosendael loop from Fort of Merksem

2. Hofke van Roosendael – Runcvoort Park loop from Merksem

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