De Viron Castle

Dilbeek, Belgium

De Viron Castle was built in 1863 by the Jean-Pierre Cluysenaar, commissioned by the de Viron family, which settled in Dilbeek in 1775. The Tudor-style castle was built on the ruins of a 14th-century fortification which was destroyed in 1862. One of the medieval towers, the Sint-Alenatoren, can still be seen in the park surrounding the current building. One of the medieval towers, the Sint-Alenatoren, can still be seen in the park surrounding the current building. It is named after Saint Alena, who lived in Dilbeek.

De Viron became the town house of Dilbeek in 1923, and was protected as a monument in 1990.

The castle counts 12 towers, 52 rooms, 365 windows and 7 staircases. This refers to the Julian Calendar which has 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days and 7 days in a week. The castle lies in a parc, with several other buildings of interest: a farm, an ice cellar and a stagecoach building.

References:

Wikipedia

Castles and fortifications in Belgium

Address

Gemeenteplein 1, Dilbeek, Belgium

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Details

Founded: 1862
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Lokman Ciel (3 years ago)
A great place for both walking and relaxing ??

Andy Stofferis (3 years ago)
Very beautiful castle built in the 19th century. At the bottom of the castle is also an artificial lake. It's possible to walk around the lake.

Adrien P (3 years ago)
Beautiful castle with some nice views far away.

Mansur Sultani (3 years ago)
A gem in the outskirts of Brussels built in English Tudor style, reminding me of Hampoton Court Palace in near London. What a delightful place to cycle to.

Balazs Jarosi (3 years ago)
Very nice castle and surroundings. Too bad you cant go onto the island.

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