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Lovendegem Castle

Name: Lovendegem Castle
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Location: Lovendegem, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Endless Lane – Van Vlaenderensmolen loop from Lovendegem

26.4km

06:40

40m

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2. Lovendegem War Memorial – Lovendegem Town Hall loop from Lievegem

6.86km

01:44

10m

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3. Lovendegem Castle loop from Lievegem

4.37km

01:06

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DirkWi

July 12, 2025

Originally, this castle was the seat of the Lords of Lovendegem, initially the Van Lovendegem family, known from the 13th or 14th century. In 1462, the lordship passed to Philip the Good, who was also Count of Flanders. The castle's contents were sold by Emperor Charles V between 1550 and 1552, and ultimately, the lordship was sold to Knight Joos Triest.
In 1700, it passed to Gillis Dons, who was elevated to baron in 1716 and changed the family name to Dons de Lovendeghem. The castle remained in the family's possession for centuries. In 1918, Baron I. Dons de Lovendeghem was murdered here. A memorial chapel has been erected at the site of the baron's murder.
The actual castle was probably originally a keep with a small house. In the 17th century, Joos Triest added a northern wing with a chapel. In 1721, the right wing and a new facade were built at the behest of Gillis Dons. The castle was further modified in 1858 and 1888.
The fully moated building and the surrounding park are not open to the public. You can only admire this truly captivating castle from Kasteeldreef.
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Location: Lovendegem, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Lovendegem Castle

1. Endless Lane – Van Vlaenderensmolen loop from Lovendegem

2. Lovendegem War Memorial – Lovendegem Town Hall loop from Lievegem

3. Lovendegem Castle loop from Lievegem

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