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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
January 27, 2026
Hiking
The castle was built by the Spanish nobleman Don Pedro Coloma and still exudes its former grandeur.
Philippe de Marnix, Lord of Sainte Aldegonde, was the right-hand man of Prince William of Orange. He played a key role during the siege and fall of Antwerp in 1585 while mayor of the city. He is also mentioned as a possible author of the Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem.
Philippe de Marnix, Lord of Sainte Aldegonde, was the right-hand man of Prince William of Orange. He played a key role during the siege and fall of Antwerp in 1585 while mayor of the city. He is also mentioned as a possible author of the Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem.
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VISITFLANDERS
June 29, 2021
Road cycling
This neo-Renaissance castle is so beautiful that it is almost kitschy - it seems straight out of a fairy tale.
The huge area surrounding it is decorated with fairytale gardens. …
The huge area surrounding it is decorated with fairytale gardens. …
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