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Castle ‘Het Steen’ at Elewijt (Belgium)

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Mark Billiau.

Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Castle ‘Het Steen’ at Elewijt (Belgium)

The origin of this castle, in traditional Flemish style, returns up to somewhere in the Middle Ages, but the exact date of building is not known.

In 1635 the world famous painter Peter Paul Rubens bought this castle and stayed there every summer until his dead in 1640.
That’s why the castle is also called ‘the Rubens castle’.
It can be admired in several landscape paintings of the Master.

The back side of this castle is also worthwhile to have a look at and can be seen here

and with just one click below you can see the whole ‘Castles of Belgium’ series so far

Comments 26

Mauro Stradotto 10/04/2011 10:32
Torni a farci sognare con le splendide immagini di questi castelli da favola!!!
Ti auguro una felice domenica,
Mauro
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Sylvia Schulz 06/04/2011 17:15
Ein berühmtes Haus wunderschön von Dir hier gezeigt
lg Sylvia
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aspectus 06/04/2011 7:25
In wunderbarem Licht und ganz ohne Besucher, zeigt deine Aufnahme die Schönheit dieses stilvollen Schlosses!!!
LG Renate
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Lawson McCulloch 05/04/2011 20:39
A very nicely composed shot of this very impressive building.
best wishes from Lawson.
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Vjdj2 05/04/2011 9:56
Looks a great place to visit!!! Greetings, vj
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Günter Nau 05/04/2011 7:54
Ein schönes Bild dieses herausragenden Gebäudes. Gute Arbeit Mark.
Grüße Günter
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aline64 05/04/2011 7:33
Un chateau magnifique saisi sous une jolie lumière et dans un bel écrin de verdure !
amicalement
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Adele D. Oliver 05/04/2011 0:15
Very fine architecture ... beautiful view of this castle against the blue sky and so well framed .... a great addition to your beautiful series.
cheers, Adele
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Wolfgang Bazer 04/04/2011 22:30
Eine schöne Fortsetzung Deiner belgischen Schlösserserie!
LG Wolfgang
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Vitória Castelo Santos 04/04/2011 20:22
Thanks very much for sharing this wonderful picture and the story castle.
Regards
Vitoria
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viola d 04/04/2011 19:31
Such a pity Sir Rubens could enjoy this splendid place for only 5 years. I love the natural framing of the branches, twigs, and the tree on the left. Must be a wonderful place to visit. Rgds, Viola
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CsomorLászló 04/04/2011 19:21
Solch ein guter Ort, um geboren werden oder nicht?
-:))
lg
CsL
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Vera M. Shulga 04/04/2011 18:14
Wonderful view in perfect light!
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Irbenika 04/04/2011 13:08
Klasse composition!!! Very interesting information about the castle!

Irb
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Gunther Hasler 04/04/2011 13:06
Ein attraktives Schloß und ein fein gestaltetes Foto in sehr schönem Licht, Mark! Seinem berühmten Bewohner kann ich verstehen, es würde mir auch gefallen! ;-))
LG Gunther
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