Leefdaal Castle

Bertem, Belgium

Leefdaal castle was mentioned first in the 12th century, but the present appearance dates from the late Middle Ages and 17th century. The castle is not open to the public.

Address

Boskee 9-11, Bertem, Belgium

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Details

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

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Grand Béguinage (7,7 km)
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St. Nicholas Church (16,9 km)
La Grand-Place (16,9 km)
Brussels Town Hall (16,9 km)
Antwerp City Hall (43,3 km)
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (16,5 km)
Cathedral of Our Lady (43,1 km)
Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg (16,3 km)
Royal Palace of Brussels (16,2 km)
Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon (16,6 km)

User Reviews

Andreas Milionis (2 years ago)
Nice place for an outdoor walk. The original castle ? was built in the 11th or 12th century by the Lords of Leefdaal to provide some degree of protection to commercial travellers passing along this section of the important Bruges-Rhineland trade route. ? The only remnant of that castle is a cellar under what is now the garden. The castle was restored in the 17th and 19th centuries. ?

Navid Sha (2 years ago)
Nice area to walk. The castle is private property, not possible to visit.

yicela carabali (4 years ago)
The oldest tree that my eyes have seen now they have pruned it, I don't know but they cut it down

Letitia Brown (4 years ago)
Beautiful Castle

Alex Reynolds (5 years ago)
I like their sheep

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