Gruitrode Castle

Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Belgium

Gruitrode Castle was built on the site of earlier castle between 1485-1568. The earlier buildings were destroyed in 1485 in a conflict between Marck and Arenberg families. The remains of older castle are today in the courtyard of the current castle.

Until the Napoleonic era it remained in the possession of the Knights of the German Order, who continually expanded the property.

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Weg naar Opoeteren 2-4, Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Belgium
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Founded: 1485
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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