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.
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 UshieLawson 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 !! excellentAmitiés
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!