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The core of Horst Castle probably dates back to the 13th century and is characterised by a square keep. The keep probably belonged to the oldest core that was further expanded into a fortified castle in the 15th century. During the troubles under Maximilian of Austria in 1489, the castle of Horst was taken by the people of Leuven and set on fire. According to literary sources, only the keep, part of the entrance gate and a defensive wall remained standing. The residential and east wing were renovated and expanded in the 16th century. The round tower also dates from this period. The outer wall was provided with a rectangular bay window. The castle lost its military character and became more of a pleasant residential area with a view of the moat, the ponds and the inner courtyard. Brick construction with sandstone layers characterise these buildings. In 1587, however, the castle was set on fire again during the raids of the Geuzen. It was not until the beginning of the 17th century that restoration work began. It is difficult to deduce from the available sources to what extent this involved restoration or an embellishing conversion of the castle complex. Presumably nothing changed in the internal structure, but only after the structurally necessary repairs were the interiors completely refinished. Maria-Anna Van den Tympel had a new chapel built against the keep in the 17th century. At the beginning of the 19th century, the complex must have been damaged by plundering and neglect, and it is possible that it also suffered from plundering during the Brabant Revolution of 1830. Around 1850, the castle must have been habitable again, but the castle buildings only served as a farm. In the land registry, the site around the castle is called "De Notelaren Boomgaerd". Around that time, the most dilapidated part must have been demolished, namely the southern part and the superstructure of the gate. The rest of the complex was probably restored with reused demolition material and in traditional style. The castle was divided in 1880, with one part being registered as a school house. In 1897, a further division followed, with two plots being designated as houses. Several restoration campaigns followed in the 20th century. Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Horst Castle, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/43619

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Since December, there has been a spire on the castle again after the unstable spire was removed more than four years ago and could be viewed on a wooden platform in the pond. Now it is back. And the other works are also progressing quickly. More about the replaced spire on https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2024/12/10/torenspits-staat-weer-op-kasteel-van-horst-holsbeek/

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Behind Fort Leopold there is a nice steep single track towards Schaffen airport.

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Information board about the warandebos. The warandebos is located on the remains of the castle of the last count of Loon. This castle was destroyed after it was taken by the prince-bishopric of Liège in the 14th century. In the forest you can still see the remains of the moats that were dug around the castle.

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Whatever the future brings, the fact remains that the castle domain is very beautiful to walk in. Tip the glaze walk of Visit Vlaams-Brabant (https://www.visitvlaamsbrabant.be/wandelen/vind-een-wandeling/vlakwandeling)

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An old fort that dates from the war. If there is a guide you can visit it. Really worth it. When you are on top of the fort you have a view over the entire city of Diest. In the fort also live a lot of bats.

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Very dilapidated castle, but the castle farm is still habitable and well maintained.

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The future of the castle is not so clear. In more recent times it was a WZC and also fell into disrepair for about a decade. In August 2023 it was announced that it would become a party hall, which was supposed to open by the summer of 2024. But that clearly did not happen. Maybe later (there were some tools)? Or does the municipality have to drag another future out of the waiting list with other partners such as those on the mentioned site or on https://www.facebook.com/kasteelvanzuurbemde/ where nothing has been posted since the end of 2023 after the announcement of a summer opening in 2024? Another message about those plans on https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2023/08/22/nieuwe-invulling-kasteel-zuurbemde/

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