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Fort Kessel is a concrete armored fort built shortly before the First World War. Along with 29 other fortifications, it forms the outer fortification belt of the Antwerp fortress. The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 and modified during the interwar period (1934 and 1939). Until 1940, it played a role in the Belgian army's military defense strategy, first as an artillery stronghold and later as an infantry support point. The fort was demilitarized in 1947. Today, it is an important wintering site for bats. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage) And there is much more to do in and around the fort. Information can be found at https://fortvankessel.be

The castle has been the pride of Vorselaar for centuries. Around 1270, the first stone was laid by the knights of Rotselaar. The ground plan has been largely preserved to this day. The castle houses a treasure trove of history and stories, and has been inhabited by noble families all this time.

Very beautiful medieval castle in the middle of a beautiful forest. A real relief to come here and walk undisturbed.

Great start and end point for a drink or cake.

Right nearby is this entertaining hedge maze.

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Here you can read about the following topics: - Trade route Antwerp - Cologne - Maison de plaisance - Beech and Linden Drive

Borrekens Castle, also called Borrekens Castle or Vorselaar Castle, is a moated castle in Vorselaar. The castle was built around 1270 by the Knights of Rotselaar (Arnolf van Rotselaar or Gerard van Rotselaar). The ground plan of this medieval castle, built from Grimbergen stone, was largely preserved throughout the successive construction phases. In 1678, the castle was rebuilt by Father Karel Eugeen d'Arenberg, whose family had acquired it from the House of Ligne (Jan van Ligne) via the family of Bergen (Cornelis van Bergen), and surrounded by stone ramparts. The castle consists of white sandstone from Grimbergen. A third and final renovation phase (1850-1860 or according to the land registry 1862-1885) took place under Philippe van de Werve (the then mayor of Vorselaar), who would give the castle its current neo-Gothic appearance. In 1911, the castle came into the hands of Baron Edouard Adrien de Borrekens, of the De Borrekens family, through his marriage to Marie-Eulalie van de Werve. He had a French garden laid out in the courtyard by John Juchem. The last resident of the castle was Baron Raymond de Borrekens, who died in 1998. It was then taken on a long lease by a family company.