Hoepertingen Castle, Hoepertingen, Belgium

The predecessor of Hoepertingen castle was mentioned in 1476. The current castle was built by Jan-Willem van Scharenberg in the 17th century and it was restored in Classicist style in 1763. The castle is a U-shaped building with a corner tower, which is a former keep.

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Jelleke DRvr (14 months ago)
Abandoned castle. Being converted into a hotel.

Francine Mekers (14 months ago)
Once a former boarding school and monasteries...currently in disrepair...still located in a beautiful location...nice building...hopefully something useful will be done with it...and that many would benefit from it.. .

Annie roze Vandendyck (20 months ago)
Nice to walk, glad I went to have a look, just take the rest and take it all in ?

Gilbert Van Maele (4 years ago)
Calm environment; great to de-stress

renata moris (4 years ago)
Very good

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