Cortewalle Castle, Beveren, Belgium

Cortewalle Castle dates back to the 15th century, and is one of the oldest in the Waasland. It is built of white sandstone, in Flemish Renaissance style. For centuries it was in the possession successively of the Triest, Goubau and de Brouchoven de Bergeyck families, until the Brouchovens sold it to the municipality of Beveren, who use it for the storage of the extensive and important De Bergeyck archives.

Today Cortewalle castle hosts the Municipal Local History Museum with a rich collection of lace and a restored Aubusson tapestry.

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ISF GDN (3 years ago)
A beautiful castle on a majestic location, specially if you get married in there.

Kanti Adhikari (4 years ago)
Beautifull place ❤❤ loving Antwerp

Andre De Souza (4 years ago)
Perfect

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