Cortewalle Castle

Beveren, Belgium

Cortewalle Castle dates back to the 15th century, and is one of the oldest in the Waasland. It is built of white sandstone, in Flemish Renaissance style. For centuries it was in the possession successively of the Triest, Goubau and de Brouchoven de Bergeyck families, until the Brouchovens sold it to the municipality of Beveren, who use it for the storage of the extensive and important De Bergeyck archives.

Today Cortewalle castle hosts the Municipal Local History Museum with a rich collection of lace and a restored Aubusson tapestry.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Essendreef 2, Beveren, Belgium

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.toerismewaasland.be

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

St. Nicholas Church (41,1 km)
La Grand-Place (41,3 km)
Brussels Town Hall (41,3 km)
Antwerp City Hall (9,4 km)
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (41,9 km)
Cathedral of Our Lady (9,5 km)
Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg (41,9 km)
Royal Palace of Brussels (41,9 km)
Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon (42 km)

User Reviews

ISF GDN (4 years ago)
A beautiful castle on a majestic location, specially if you get married in there.

Kanti Adhikari (5 years ago)
Beautifull place ❤❤ loving Antwerp

Andre De Souza (5 years ago)
Perfect

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