Castle Beloeil (Belgium)
The history of this castle goes back to the beginning of the 12th century when there was already a small castle on this spot built by the Lords of Beloeil.
The rich and noble family ‘de Ligne’ enlarged and beautified the edifice in 1394.
The old castle was a fortified rectangular building with a moat surrounding it and had four round towers, one at each angle.
This basic structure is still preserved, although the facades and interiors were greatly altered during the following centuries.
The castle is largely inspired by 17th century French baroque architecture.
Still it keeps a bit of its medieval pride because of the four corner towers.
During the New Year's celebration of 1900, disaster struck the castle when it burned down completely.
However, most of the furnishings, including the library with 20.000 rare books and handwritten historical manuscripts and the priceless art collection were saved (thanks to the great efforts and help from the local people of Beloeil).
The castle was rebuilt in 1906.
The ‘de Ligne’ family still lives in the castle without interruption since the 14th century.
BRYAN CRUTE 29. September 2013, 11:29
What a magnificent building and it looks totally intact as if it has only just being completed. So many of ours are part destroyed by civil or religious conflicts or financial ruinRegards
Bryan
Holger Heinz Dieter Hoffmann 27. September 2013, 21:19
Was für ein Prachtbau. Einfach nur schön.Ein Bilderbuchmotiv in exzellenter Qualität!
VG Holger
Vera Shulga 25. September 2013, 20:15
Thanks for your next info and wonderful presentation of this great old castle!Excellent picture!
Greetings, Vera
adriano j faria 25. September 2013, 0:02
Another beautiful castle!!!!!Adri
Mohr Wilfried 22. September 2013, 21:15
Wunderbar diese SchlossaufnahmeGruß Wilfried
A. Lötscher -Bergjäger- 22. September 2013, 17:42
Ein wunderschönes Postkartenbild!!P. S. Danke für deine Begrüssung :-)
LG Bergjäger
troedeljahn 22. September 2013, 13:31
Eine tolle Landschaftsaufnahme mit einem tollem Licht. Gefällt mir sehr gut.VG Wolfgang
Agelos Kardamilas 22. September 2013, 13:04
Nice,bright pictureLawson McCulloch 22. September 2013, 12:13
In past years the sonemasons really did build such very beautiful buildings, and this is a wonderful examples of their skills.best wishes,
Lawson
Brigitte Hoffmann 22. September 2013, 1:24
Klassisch und schön ist deine Schlossansicht!Dein Foto gefällt mir sehr in Einteilung, Farben und Rahmen. Die Spiegelung belebt das Bild.
Salut Brigitte
Ryszard Basta 21. September 2013, 21:26
Augenweide purClaudio Oldrini 21. September 2013, 20:03
Very nice architectural view!Claudio
Bernd Brügging 21. September 2013, 15:40
Traumhaft schönes Castle im fantastischem Licht fotografiert. Stark!HG
Bernd
Emilio Sirletti 21. September 2013, 12:40
Good point of reprise.A beautiful composition with good light and colors natural and pleasant.
Ciao, Emilio
Adele D. Oliver 20. September 2013, 23:07
I am amazed at the number of beautiful old castles one finds in your Belgium, Mark ... this one with such an interesting history and so well rebuilt .... fine capture in great light, nicely framed by pond, sky and leaves, elegant colours !!!greetings, Adele