Castle ‘Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde’ at Bornem (Belgium)
The history of this neogothic castle goes back to the 9th century when there was a medieval stronghold on this spot.
The castle is situated at the ‘Old Scheldt’, an old cut-off meander of the river Scheldt.
At the end of the 19th. century, it was given its present outlook during restoration works.
Phillips de Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde was a 16th. century prominent Flemish statesman who owned several castles in Flanders and the Netherlands.
He was also a writer and probably the author of the text of the 'Wilhelmus', the national anthem of the Netherlands.
In 1583 he became the Lord Major of Antwerp and the owner of the castle.
Currently, the castle is inhabited by John de Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde, the 14th count of this historical family.
Here’s another picture of the castle in winter times :
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A big thanks to Mirjam Burer
for the nomination of this picture.
HMphotography 01/03/2017 18:24
Eine traumhafte Aufnahme dieses wunderschönen Schlosses. Kompliment!Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
Heribert
Charly Charity 16/06/2016 22:48
Was für eine Anlage! Das ist ja der Wahnsinn!Was für ein FOTO, staun ... ;-)*
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Mirjam Burer 06/11/2014 8:51
Congratulations Mark...well deserved!hugs
Mark Billiau. 06/11/2014 8:08
@ everybody who voted pro : thanks a lot and of course a special thanks to Mirjam Burer for the nomination of this picture !Mark
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