Oorbeek Castle

Tienen, Belgium

Oorbeek castle with three round corner towers was built from 1642 to 1646.

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Founded: 1642-1646
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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Marta Pogorzelska (5 years ago)
Alban Pourbaix (6 years ago)
Meyers Martine (7 years ago)
michèle Matthys (8 years ago)
Beau château endroit très chaleureux excellent lunch et service direct murano bravo
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