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Castle ‘Jeanne de Merode’ at Westerlo (Belgium)

Castle ‘Jeanne de Merode’ at Westerlo (Belgium)

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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Castle ‘Jeanne de Merode’ at Westerlo (Belgium)

Not a medieval castle this time, but one built just 101 years ago in 16th century neogothic style as the residence of 1 (!) single person: the very rich and wealthy countess Jeanne de Merode.

Although both interior and exterior were executed in a historical style, the building contained many 'modern' features that were very rare on the countryside at the beginning of the 20th century.
The cross-beams supporting the roof were in steel and the building had electric lighting, an electric elevator, central heating and several toilets and bathrooms with running water.

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Comentarios 35

  • Bernhard Kuhlmann 27/09/2011 20:45

    Die Fassade ist der absolute Hammer !
    Wunderbar anzusehen.
    Gruß Bernd
  • teototi 02/07/2011 22:31

    I like it!
  • TeresaM 14/05/2011 14:48

    Belle et lumineuse présentation de ce très beau château !
    Une excellente photo, Mark :-))
    Amitiés
  • Adele D. Oliver 12/05/2011 2:02

    A splendid building with many interesting architectural features..... beautifully photographed with its green surroundings and the splendid purple lilac.
    greetings, Adele
  • † Ushie Farkas 12/05/2011 1:51

    MÄRCHENHAFT!!! Gruß Ushie
  • Lawson McCulloch 11/05/2011 21:29

    A beautiful piece of architecture.
    best wishes from Lawson.
  • Vera M. Shulga 11/05/2011 17:44

    Wonderful presentation of this very beautiful castle.Interesting info.Well captured in very nice light with lilac.:-))Beautiful colors of spring.
  • aspectus 11/05/2011 7:01

    Bei diesem traumhaft schönen Blick auf das Schloss kann ich nachvollziehen, dass asiatische Touristen von Europa so begeistert sind. Ich bin ebenfalls von deiner herrlichen Aufnahme begeistert!!
    LG Renate
  • Dirk Leismann 10/05/2011 13:10

    Would work very well as my summer residence. Impressive building and a perfect capture.

    Cheers,
    Dirk
  • willy ombret 10/05/2011 11:26

    splendide+++++
    willy ombret
  • Sylvia Schulz 10/05/2011 11:17

    allein der Blick auf dieses Schloss gefällt mir hier schon sehr gut, dazu auch noch ein architektonisches Kleinod,

    lg Sylvia
  • JURAFR 10/05/2011 10:58

    Magnifique demeure , et trés bel avant plan avec ces beaux Lilas !! excellent
    Amitiés
  • Angelika Ritter 10/05/2011 6:21

    very nice building.
    lg angie
  • Wolfgang Bazer 09/05/2011 22:43

    A very beautiful castle. A good composition, very beautiful with the lilac.
    BW Wolfgang
  • iacob ion 09/05/2011 22:22

    Superbe!