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Ruins of the Castle of Mary of Hungary

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    May 16, 2024

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    The Château de Marie de Hongrie, also known as the Palace of Binche, is a former royal residence. The medieval castle and subsequent Renaissance palace served as a residence for …
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    Charles V's sister, Mary of Hungary, regent of the Spanish Netherlands, decided to build a majestic palace in Binche on the ruins of the former 12th-century castle. The architect Jacques Dubroeucq started the works in 1545 and completed them in 1549, just before the arrival of Charles V for the presentation of his son, the future Emperor Philip II. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by the king's troops

    Henry II of France. The building was restored immediately afterwards, but maintenance was too expensive and it was demolished in 1704.
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    Location: Binche, Thuin, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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