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Schoonbeek 수상성은 큰 정원이 있는 U자형 르네상스 양식의 성입니다. 성 옆에는 연못이 있으며, 이 연못은 도개교가 있는 해자로 이어져 출입문으로 연결됩니다. 성의 가장 오래된 부분은 중세 시대로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 1333년에는 이 성이 룬 백작령에 속했습니다. 그레벤브룩 영지의 집행관이자 쿠링겐의 프린센호프 성주였던 헤르만 티포츠는 룬 백작령의 영주이자 고르스-오프-레우의 안나 반덴보쉬의 딸인 마르그리트 반 샤이니와 결혼했습니다. 1573년에는 그들의 손자인 헨드릭 티포츠가 여전히 Schoonbeek 성의 영주였습니다. 아일랜드 출신의 프레스턴 가문이 1780년에 이 성을 구입했습니다. 다음 소유주는 드 레네세 가문이었습니다. 테오도르 드 레네세 백작은 베버스트의 시장이자 림뷔르흐 주의 주지사였습니다. 또 다른 후손인 브뤼셀에서 1904년 1월 3일에 태어난 프레데릭 알렉상드르 장 마리 기슬레인, 드 레네세 백작은 1990년 11월 18일 성에서 미혼으로 사망했습니다. 1991년에는 티에리 드 헤므리쿠르 드 그륀 백작이 이 성의 소유주가 되었습니다.

알덴 비센의 이야기는 림뷔르흐에서 시작된 것이 아니라, 포위된 아코의 뜨거운 성문에서 시작됩니다. 1190년, 독일 상인들은 배의 돛으로 야전 병원을 지어 아픈 순례자와 부상당한 십자군을 치료했습니다. 보살핌과 연대의 행위로 시작된 이 일은 곧 교황과 황제로부터 인정받는 영적 기사단인 독일 기사단의 설립으로 이어졌습니다. 우리 지역에도 독일 기사단은 그 흔적을 남겼습니다. 13세기에 빌젠 근처 라이호벤에는 인상적인 영지 사령부가 생겨났는데, 이곳이 바로 수십 개의 지역 재산을 관리하는 비센 발리의 본부인 알덴 비센입니다. 수세기 동안 이 지역은 권력, 부, 종교적 영향력의 중심지였습니다. 그러나 18세기 말, 불행이 닥쳤습니다. 프랑스 혁명 동안 독일 기사단의 재산이 몰수되었습니다. 1797년, 하셀트 시장인 기욤 클라스는 이 영지를 사들여 철거 위기에서 구했습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 영지는 쇠퇴했고, 1971년에는 대규모 화재로 거의 모든 성이 불탔습니다. 벽만 남았습니다. 다행히 플랑드르 정부가 개입하여 철저한 복원이 이루어졌습니다. 오늘날 알덴 비센은 다시 활기찬 유산지로, 성, 정원, 박물관에서 과거를 되살릴 수 있습니다. 더 알고 싶으신가요? https://www.alden-biesen.be/geschiedenis 를 클릭하세요.

This small castle is actually a neoclassical manor house with accompanying service buildings and a farm complex from the 19th century, situated in a wooded park in a landscape style with remarkable old oaks and beeches.

A Landkommande (command post) was a regional administrative and economic unit of a religious military order, primarily the Teutonic Knights. It served as: • an administrative center for the surrounding holdings (farms, villages, lands), • an economic base for financing military and charitable activities, • the residence of the Landkomtur (commander), who held regional leadership. Chronological development: c. 1220 --> Establishment of the settlement by the Teutonic Knights --> Beginning as a regional administrative and economic unit 13th–14th centuries --> Expansion into the central Landkommande of the Bailiwick of Biesen --> Establishment as an important administrative center in the area of what is now the southern Netherlands 15th century --> Consolidation of the Order's rule; Economic stabilization --> Securing income from agriculture and taxes 16th century --> Effects of the Reformation and religious conflicts --> Political and religious tensions, but the commandery continued to exist 17th century --> Baroque expansion into a representative castle complex --> Transformation from a fortified complex to a prestigious residence 18th century --> Golden age as the seat of the Bailiwick of Biesen --> Administrative center with cultural significance 1794–1795 --> French revolutionary troops occupy the region --> Expropriation of the Order's property, end of the Order's rule 19th century --> Private use and structural alterations --> Loss of the original administrative function 1971 --> Major fire destroys large parts of the complex --> Severe structural damage From the 1970s onwards --> Restoration by the Belgian heritage authorities --> Re-establishment as a historical cultural monument Today --> Cultural and event center used for exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and tourism

The ruins of Jonckholt are the remains of an old medieval fortified site located near Hoelbeek in the Belgian municipality of Bilzen (Limburg). Although relatively unknown compared to large castles, this location constitutes a valuable and hidden piece of heritage that testifies to the medieval feudal structure and history of the region. The Jonckholt site likely originated around the beginning of the 13th century as a fortified settlement of the County of Loon. During this period, several wooden buildings were built on an artificially elevated plateau around a rectangular courtyard surrounded by a moat and later by walls. In the 14th century, the complex was modernized with a stone enclosure: a rectangular structure with round corner towers at each corner and a surrounding moat that served as a defense. Around 1390, the fief was held by various noble families until it finally changed hands in the 17th and 18th centuries through marriages and transfers of ownership. During the 16th century, the fortifications were modified to better withstand firearms warfare, but after that, gradual decline began. In later centuries, Jonckholt was partially dismantled, and most of the superstructure disappeared, leaving only the foundations and parts of the old ramparts and walls. Today, the visible remains of Jonckholt are primarily archaeological structures and foundations. Excavations were carried out in the 1980s, uncovering the foundations of the walls and the four corner towers. This provides an impression of the size and structure of the medieval fortifications, but unlike some other castles, no large, intact walls remain. The ruins are nestled in the greenery near Hoelbeek, accessible via unpaved paths and often included in nature trails in the region. Its location, far from major roads and surrounded by trees and meadows, captures the imagination of those who appreciate tranquil historical sites. A well-known walking route that passes the ruins is called "Hidden Beauty": this route combines historical heritage with natural paths and picturesque areas of forest and meadow.

Beautiful avenue leading directly to the moated castle

You are not allowed to walk in this area without visiting the Landcommanderij Alden Biesen. Several hiking trails also run across the grounds of the Lancommanderij. Alden Biesen is usually free to enter. If events are taking place, you may have to purchase an entrance ticket. Check this in advance on the website https://www.alden-biesen.be

Kiewit Castle (not to be confused with Kewith Castle) is a small castle in Kiewit, located in the Kiewit Nature Reserve. It is a neoclassical mansion, built in the second half of the 19th century. Originally, this was an estate with several small farms. In 1868, Hubert Dominique Vroonen bought this estate. His son Emile had the mansion built. A park in English landscape style was also constructed. In 1944, the castle was badly damaged. The domain with mansion was bought by the municipality of Hasselt in 1953, and it rented it to the diocese of Hasselt until 1970, which had a meditation center there. From 1970 to 1974, it was occupied by the Trappistine sisters. After this, it was transformed into a public park with, among other things, a petting zoo, and in 1976 it was opened to the public. The country house consists of three bays and has two floors and an attic floor under a mansard roof. The middle bay has an entrance and a balcony resting on pillars above the entrance doors. Behind the castle are service buildings and housing for the staff. Behind that is a semi-enclosed farm whose core dates from the 17th century and was originally built in half-timbered construction.