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워터 캐슬은 밀렌 또는 밀리나 영지의 중심지였으며, 이는 룬 백작령의 봉신이었습니다. 1143년에 처음 언급되었습니다. 가장 오래된 영주는 루이 2세 폰 룬의 집사였던 발터 폰 밀렌(Walterus de Milne)이었습니다. 이 영지는 순차적으로 멜린, 프로에스트(1369), 기고벤(1456), 베를로즈(1479), 호템(1531), 플레롱(1625), 헴리쿠르트(1741) 가문의 소유가 되었습니다. 성은 1365년에 처음 언급되었습니다. 원래의 성은 14세기에 워터 캐슬로 개조되었습니다. 당시에는 정사각형 워터 캐슬로 확장된 오래된 돈주앙, 성문탑, 두 개의 측면 탑으로 구성되어 있었습니다. 17세기 전반에 폐허가 된 성은 성으로 개조되었습니다. 군사적 의미가 없는 편안한 귀족의 집이 되었습니다. 18세기부터 성은 더 이상 영구적으로 거주되지 않고 황폐해졌습니다. 1811년에 블리시아 남작이 성을 구입한 후, 돈주앙과 남서쪽 탑을 포함한 상당 부분이 철거되었습니다. 동쪽과 서쪽 날개만 남아 농장으로 사용되었습니다. 1972년에 성의 유적은 시에서 구입하여 복원했습니다. 석회암으로 된 14세기 왼쪽 탑에는 고딕식 아치형 천장이 있습니다. 이 탑은 12세기까지 거슬러 올라갈 수 있는 동쪽 날개의 일부입니다. 현재 성에는 16세기와 17세기 귀족의 삶을 보여주는 박물관이 있습니다. 또한 주변 지역의 자전거 도로망의 중심지이며, 유로지역의 요새화된 과거를 주제로 합니다. 건물에는 관광객을 위한 식당도 있으며 워터 캐슬은 무료로 입장할 수 있습니다.

religious heritage

An unusual, beautiful building with many great photo opportunities.

The Schoon Verdiep is located in the City Hall, which has a rich history. The City Hall is a Renaissance building, designed by the architect Cornelis Floris De Vriendt. It was built between 1561 and 1564. The name 'Schoon Verdiep' is a literal translation of the French 'bel-etage' (single floor). A bel-etage is the main floor of a building that is located on the first floor rather than the ground floor. The most evocative room in the Schoon Verdiep is 'The Mayor's Office'. This is the office of the Mayor of Antwerp. Striking features of this room include the beautiful mantelpiece, the gold leather wallpaper, and the portraits of former mayors. The 'Trouwzaal' (Wedding Room) is the largest room in the City Hall. For over 130 years, the people of Antwerp have exchanged vows here. Previously, the room served as a reception room for heads of state and governors. "De Wandelzaal" (The Walking Room) is a highly diverse space. Noteworthy features include the stained-glass windows and the large porcelain vases. The College Hall is where the city council meets. Eye-catching features of this room include the paintings, the balcony, and the beautiful carved wood mantelpiece. The city council meets in the Council Chamber. Here, the majority and opposition sit opposite each other, and debate the city's governance. Copper panels adorn the walls of the Council Chamber, listing the names of Antwerp's mayors over the centuries. The "Kleine Leyszaal" (Small Leys Room) now serves as the landing between the Leyszaal and the Wedding Hall, but was once a staircase to the ground floor. In 1861, painter Hendrik Leys was commissioned to create murals in "De Leyszaal." Together with city archivist Pieter Génard, he devised a truly unique scenario. Above the doors were placed portraits of dukes and princes who had granted Antwerp significant favors and liberties. The large scenes on the walls illustrate the city's acquired liberties before 1794. Receptions and gatherings are regularly held in the Leyszaal.

Quiet abbey (not open to the public) situated in the greenery and amidst the meadows, along a fairly busy road.

A beautiful piece of history

Over the years, the castle was modernized and updated. This included the tower, whose heavy line of the fortified wall was broken by irregular window and door arrangements. The castle still houses remarkable works of art. The neo-Gothic armory houses a cast-iron stove from 1539 and two marble Renaissance mantelpieces. The castle also contains important paintings, tapestries, gold leather wallpaper, and furniture in a variety of styles. (Municipality of Westerlo)

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