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Few buildings in the Waasland region hold such a mythical allure as the Graventoren (Counts' Tower) in Rupelmonde. The names associated with it certainly contribute to that. This tower, for example, is the remnant of a moated castle with no fewer than 17 towers, once owned by the Counts of Flanders. This colossal fortress protected the Scheldt River from attackers and conquerors. Mercator's Dungeon Mercator also plays a key role in this story. When he shared his revolutionary insights with the world, he was promptly sent to the dungeon by the church authorities. Guess where that dungeon was located? Exactly, in the cellars of the Graventoren. Here he was imprisoned for seven months, accused of heresy. A Bloody History Mercator, however, was not the only one to enter the cellars of the moated castle. Many dissidents suffered the same fate, and often worse. A stay in the dungeons of the Graventoren (Counts' Tower) often ended with a bloody decapitation. While the Counts of Flanders may have enjoyed legendary status in history, they were certainly not gentlemen. Count Robert of Bethune once even threw his own son in jail here, accused of high treason. A kind of chamber arrest before its time, you might say. At the end of the 17th century, the moated castle came to an end. The fortress was drastically destroyed, and the rubble was reused for other buildings. For example, the church of Rupelmonde was built with materials from the castle ruins.

Unfortunately the tower was not open, but it is still a beautiful site to walk past. A nice surprise and definitely worth taking a detour from your route.

Remains of the 12th century moated castle built by the Counts of Flanders to defend the Scheldt and the Rupel.

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

'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.