Top Historic Sights in Aalst, Belgium
Explore the historic highlights of Aalst
Schepenhuis
The Schepenhuis (Aldermen"s House) of Aalst is a former city hall, one of the oldest in the Low Countries. Dating originally from 1225, it was partially rebuilt twice as a result of fire damage, first after a 1380 war and again after a fireworks accident in 1879. The belfry tower at one corner of the building was completed in 1460, and in the next year was equipped with a carillon built by master craftsmen from Mech ...
Founded: 1225 |
Location:
Aalst, Belgium
Moorsel Castle
Moorsel was owned by the chapter of Dendermonde, probably from 868 on. One of the largest landowners in the region was the Abbey of Affligem, who possessed the church and the parish of Moorsel. Abbot Karl de Croy, Bishop of Tournai, built a water castle at Moorsel in 1546. The renaissance castle is still preserved in its original condition. The castle is constructed was intended as a summer residence for the Karl de Croy.
Founded: 1546 |
Location:
Aalst, Belgium