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Simply beautiful castle and forest

Viron Castle, designed by architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaar in 1862, is now used as the town hall. The castle is situated at the highest point of Dilbeek's municipal park, north of the Sint-Alenatoren tower. The ice cellar is located west of the castle along Heetveldelaan. The castle, its outbuildings, and the park were designated as a protected monument and village view in 1990. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

This castle has been a ruin since the end of WWII. Work is now being done to prevent it from collapsing further.

The restoration of the castle ruins has started.

More information about the fort can be found at: https://www.fortliezele.be

There is a brand new museum pavilion in Domain Park Fort Liezele. Here you can get your 'Visit Fort' tickets and you can also purchase museum souvenirs. You can also find all tourist information about Klein Brabant here. Very friendly welcome. Opening hours: all year round from 10am to 5pm. Closing day: Tuesday

Beautiful view of Hof te Melis. The winter months and spring offer the most beautiful views of the old Hof te Melis. Hof te Melis is a protected landscape due to its scientific, historical, and aesthetic value. It is a castle with a moat. The castle is built in the Neo-Renaissance style. A turbulent historical past... Before the First World War, the castle consisted of a forecourt, surrounded by outbuildings and with access to a courtyard. When the German army entered Lippelo in 1914, the domain was occupied by the invaders. It then came under fire from Fort Bornem. Hof te Melis partially burned down. It was rebuilt in 1920, deviating from the original floor plan. The outbuildings and gatehouse remain intact. At this location, you can thus glimpse a powerful past.

'Visit Fort Liezele, une histoire forte' is an excellent location for history buffs who love a 'Tall story'. The Fort of Liezele was part of the fortification ring around the Fortress of Antwerp. When it was built in 1908, Fort Liezele formed an important link in the defense belt around Antwerp. Despite the active role that the fort played during the first months of the war (August 1914), it emerged relatively unscathed from the battle. The building was protected as a monument and has already undergone several rounds of restoration. This makes Fort Liezele the best preserved concrete armored fort in the entire Antwerp fortification belt. The museum is unique and educational, but the most important object in the collection is still the building itself! Discover the fort, its impressive collection and the fascinating history that was written here.