허스타페 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

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.

Rosmeulen Castle is a historic country house and estate of great architectural and heritage value, located at Neremstraat 229 in Nerem, a sub-municipality of Tongeren. Dating back to the early 20th century, the building represents a unique combination of Neo-Rococo and Art Nouveau architecture, designed for chocolate and gingerbread manufacturer Florent Rosmeulen. Construction of the manor house, originally named La Brise, began around 1911, opposite the Rosmeulen chocolate factory. However, the founder himself never fully occupied the building, partly due to financial difficulties and the impact of the First World War. The building is situated amidst a romantic castle garden in the English landscape style, featuring ponds, lawns, mature trees, walking paths, and a walled vegetable garden, all contributing to the estate's unique atmosphere. The imposing entrance hall features a majestic staircase and stained-glass windows, while the exterior facades are richly ornamented with features such as bay windows, colonnades, and a round tower under a domed roof. During the First and Second World Wars, the castle was used by German and later American troops, respectively, reflecting its strategic location and the building's role during that time. After the war, the manor changed owners several times. Families such as Duesberg-Bossen Blijweert and Riskin lived there, and the Riskin family, in particular, carried out maintenance and renovation work for many years. In mid-2020, the castle was purchased by Dirk and Bie D'haese, who began a thorough restoration to restore the dilapidated building to its former glory. Their goal is not only to preserve the heritage but also to open the castle and park for use by associations and for events, with spaces such as a large hall of over 300 m² available. The castle is included in the Inventory of Immovable Heritage of Flanders for its architectural value, rich ornamentation, and its location in a historic park with a pond. Rosmeulen Castle, together with the former Rosmeulen chocolate factory and the surrounding landscape, forms a recognizable and valuable ensemble in Nerem with ties to the local industrial culture of the early 20th century, the social history of the region, and today's heritage conservation.

The builder of Rosmeulen Castle was Florent Rosmeulen, owner of the former gingerbread and chocolate factory across Neremstraat. He commissioned the castle's construction in 1913. Due to financial difficulties and theft, the interior was never completed. At the time of Florent Rosmeulen's death in 1943, the builder had never lived in his castle. During World War II, American soldiers were stationed in the castle. They used the building for housing and as a laundry. During the war, the castle was subject to vandalism by the soldiers, and afterward, civilians stole all kinds of useful materials. After World War II, the castle came into the hands of Hubert Duesberg-Bosson, who also bought the former chocolate factory across the street. He installed a textile machinery factory there. He used the castle as office space, a telephone room, a dining room, accommodation, and restrooms. Between 1966 and 1972, Luc Blijweert owned the castle, after which it passed into the hands of the Riskin family. Jean Riskin established a tin factory in the former chocolate factory. The castle underwent a thorough renovation, including a complete refurbishment of the ground floor, installation of electricity and central heating, construction of the swimming pool building and tunnel, and restoration of the gardens, ponds, and balustrades. Jean Riskin lived at Rosmeulen Castle for 44 years, from 1972 until his death in 2016. Unfortunately, the building and grounds were barely maintained after his death. In mid-2020, Dirk D'haese, a cardiologist active in the assisted living sector, purchased Rosmeulen Castle. Since then, the castle and grounds have undergone a thorough restoration and renovation.

The current tower was rebuilt in 1580 and 1734, extended by a nave and a choir from the sixteenth century and partially restored in 1898 by the Liège architect Hubert Froment

lovely rolling landscape from village to village and a stopover in Maastricht... recommended!!!

A chair and a bench to enjoy all the natural beauty from a lonely height.

A chair and a bench at a lonely height to enjoy all the natural beauty.

Artist Hans Lemmen presents his artwork "Landmark Roman Villa": https://youtu.be/FdFZ_uXlCGU?si=ituruQ5ObLXL-P1P