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English Garden of Alden Biesen

English Garden of Alden Biesen

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English Garden of Alden Biesen

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Location: Bilzen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

February 17, 2026

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The English-style castle garden was created in the 19th century and illustrates the transition from Baroque austerity to the more naturalistic English landscape style. With its winding paths, loosely spaced trees, open lawns, and water features, it creates an idyllic, natural atmosphere. After the Teutonic Knights' rule at the end of the 18th century, the garden was redesigned for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment. Today, it is open to the public and part of the listed ensemble of Alden Biesen Castle.

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Katrien

April 11, 2023

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The English Garden, designed by architect Ghislain-Joseph Henry, was laid out in 1786-87 by order of Alden Biesen's last Grand Commander. The garden, laid out in the English style typical …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

May 18, 2025

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Although the garden evolved into a park forest shortly after its construction, and has become very overgrown in recent years, the characteristic elements of the English style can still be recognized today. In the garden, extended on the slope of the Winterberg, the artificial ‘river’ and hills, historical trees and shrubs, winding paths, water features and follies such as the Roman Minerva Temple, a cave, ruins and hermitage can still be read today.

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Alden Biesen Commandery – Alden Biesen High-Stem Orchard loop from Alden Biesen Waterburcht

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Elevation 140 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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