Het Steen, the oldest building in Antwerp, was built between 1200 and 1225 as the gate of the Antwerp castle. It served as a prison until 1823 and later as …
Anyone who looks at that castle today has the impression that it was designed and built in one go. In reality, this is the result of four centuries of building, …
A water castle from the 15th century that was extensively renovated in the early 19th century in Empire style. The castle can be visited, check the website.
Nice frame for taking photos
In 2008, the municipal council bought Berlare castle. The domain historically belonged to the lord of Berlare.
The castle and outbuildings are not open to the public, but the park is.
Around the castle lies a domain that, together with the Hingenebroekpolder and Schellandpolder, once measured around 300 hectares. The park around the castle is around 40 hectares and is connected …
After the demolition of the city fortifications, part of the vacant land (Eindries) was sold to the prominent Liedts family.
Charles Liedts, an important Belgian lawyer and statesman, had a …
When you say Rupelmonde, you say Mercator and the Graventoren. This historic tower is a former moated castle that is linked to a bloody history. The Graventoren was once owned …
Crabbenburg Castle in Eenbeekstraat in Destelbergen was built between 1821 and '23 by Frans Heynderycx, later senator and the first mayor of Destelbergen.
From this location you have a nice and clear view of the Main Front. Historical interpretation: All Brialmont fortresses - FORTS 1 to 8 were built according to the same …
The Red Fort is a surrounding tower dating from the 12th century, probably named after the color of the tiles that once covered it. This tower was part of the …