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Ooidonk Castle
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Willem VS
August 30, 2020
Hiking
The Renaissance castle Ooidonk, one of the pearls in the region, radiates pure class with its impressive towers and stepped gables. It is privately owned and not always open to visitors, but the beautifully maintained gardens are open to the public every day (except Monday and Tuesday mornings.
If you are planning this tour, take this visit into account as well! (I absolutely must, for € 3 you can get in.) (=> route description Routen.be)
If you are planning this tour, take this visit into account as well! (I absolutely must, for € 3 you can get in.) (=> route description Routen.be)
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NancyR-TommyS
August 11, 2020
Cycling
The castle started as a farm in the 12th century and was later converted into a fortified moated castle in the 14th century. It served as an important outpost and defense for the city of Ghent along the Leie. Inside, the castle has a neo-Flemish Renaissance style, with a house chapel in neo-Byzantine style. The castle was given monument status in 1944, followed by some surrounding buildings in 1980 and the castle grounds and surroundings in 1995.
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Els
February 6, 2021
Hiking
The castle is described as one of the most beautiful castles in the country and often as a jewel of Flemish-Spanish 16th century architecture. The exterior view of the castle …
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