Gruitrode Castle

Description

Gruitrode Castle was built on the site of earlier castle between 1485-1568. The earlier buildings were destroyed in 1485 in a conflict between Marck and Arenberg families. The remains of older castle are today in the courtyard of the current castle.

Until the Napoleonic era it remained in the possession of the Knights of the German Order, who continually expanded the property.

Address
Weg naar Opoeteren 2-4, Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Belgium

Established
1485

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