Belp Castle, Belp, Switzerland

In 1550-54 the von Luternau family built the Belp Old Castle in the village to the site of earlier wooden castle. The Old Castle was the administrative seat of the Herrschaft during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Gaudenz Scheidl (9 months ago)
Very nice place. The park is great for relaxing.

Philipp Maibach (12 months ago)
Always has exhibitions. Small but nice

Daniel Blindenbacher (2 years ago)
I recently went to an opening at Belp Castle and I really liked what I saw.

John Daniels (2 years ago)
Was not open for us to go in but grounds were nice. Lovely pond under the cover of large trees

Beat Eschler (2 years ago)
Environment Castle is absolutely bad and carelessly designed. Shame about the castle

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