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Castle ‘de Merode’ at Westerlo (Belgium)

Castle ‘de Merode’ at Westerlo (Belgium)

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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Castle ‘de Merode’ at Westerlo (Belgium)

It’s a pity that I can only show you the rear side of this castle, but it’s the only possible view on the edifice which is still completely in private hands of the ‘de Merode’-family, one of the richest noble families of Belgium for centuries.

During the Roman Empire, there was already a watchtower on this spot.
Around 1066 the first castle was constructed.
In the 14th, 16th, 18th and 19th century, the castle was adapted, extended and restorated several times.

Now the castle is a fine example of early Flemish Renaissance style.

Castles of Belgium
Ordner Castles of Belgium
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Kommentare 23

  • Claudio Oldrini 17. Juni 2012, 18:49

    Very nice shot of an important architecture.
    Ciao claudio
  • Christine Ge. 16. Juni 2012, 14:44

    Exzellent, Marc! Die Atmosphäre wirkt fast märchenhaft, und die Farben leuchten wunderbar in dem etwas regnerischen Licht.
    Gruß Tina
  • aline64 15. Juni 2012, 21:51

    De toute beauté ce château, une très belle prise de vue, bravo
    Amicalement
  • viola d 15. Juni 2012, 6:42

    Looks fine even from the backyard.
    Isn't it open to visitors? Must be interesting to live in such a mansion. I love the greenery of the lawn.
    Bw, Viola
  • adriano j faria 14. Juni 2012, 23:38

    Beautiful !!!!!!

    Adri
  • Deryck 14. Juni 2012, 21:49

    This is so beautiful MArk. It must be a wonderful place to see inside. Such a historic old building. Well captured
    Deryck
  • TeresaM 14. Juni 2012, 21:36

    Excellente et belle présentation !
    Une série que j'aime particulièrement, Mark.
    Amicalement,
  • Angelika El. 14. Juni 2012, 21:32


    Ein richtiges Schmuckstück!!! Bezaubernd sind diese vielen, kleinen Türmchen auf den Dächern! Die Ecktürme und die Kapelle lockern die Fassade auf! Der Rasen wirkt wie grüner Samt und die Spiegelungen sind noch ein zusätzlicher Hingucker!

    LG!
    Angelika

  • Adele D. Oliver 14. Juni 2012, 21:06

    a very picturesque and romantic view ... beautiful architecture, great how you captured the reflections and framed the castle with green ....
    greetings, Adele
  • Alfred Schultz 14. Juni 2012, 20:49

    Certainly, the family Billiau also owns a castle in Belgium.
    There, you may photograph the front side as well
    as here.
    Good luck - A.
  • Josef Kainz 14. Juni 2012, 20:37

    Eine feine Aufnahme gefällt mir
    vg josef
  • Markus 4 14. Juni 2012, 20:30

    impressing
    cheers
    Markus
  • Vera M. Shulga 14. Juni 2012, 18:10

    Very nice presentation of this old castle with great architecture.
    Magnificent photo!
    Vera
  • J o s e f 14. Juni 2012, 18:08

    good!
    kind regards, josef
  • Norbert Kappenstein 14. Juni 2012, 18:07

    Unglaublich wie viele schöne Schlösser und Burgen es in Belgien gibt. Wieder eine sehr gut gelungene Aufnahme.
    LG Norbert