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Belgium Bossenstein Castle

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Bossenstein water castle is a double-walled castle.

One of the oldest parts of the castle is the keep, which dates from the 14th century. The wings were added later.
The oldest known owner of the castle is mentioned in a charter from the year 1346. He was called Jan van den Bossche, Latinised as Joannes de Busco, hence the name Bossenstein.
From 1357, the castle was in the hands of Adam van Berchem. It remained in the possession of the van Berchem family until it was sold in 1544.
Between 1798 and 1807 (or 1837), Bossenstein Castle was inhabited by the nuns norbertines.
Between 1840 and 1920, the castle remained uninhabited.

During the First World War, the castle was damaged, but was later restored. The castle was protected as a monument in 1958. In 1962, an important part of the castle grounds was also protected as landscape.

Nowadays, a golf course has been built around the castle.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Just a few people
Best Timing Fall
Sunrise & Sunset 08:38 - 16:36 | current local time: 04:35
Photo Themes Castle water castle
Locations Broechem Ranst

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