Aspremont-Lynden Castle, Historic castle in Rekem village, Lanaken, Belgium.
The Aspremont-Lynden Castle stands as a well-preserved example of Mosan Renaissance architecture, featuring distinctive red brick walls combined with natural stone elements and ornate Namur stone window frames that reflect the regional building traditions of the early 17th century.
Built in 1595 on the foundations of medieval fortifications, the castle served as the primary residence for the noble d'Aspremont-Lynden family who held the title of Counts of Reckheim, and later functioned as a military hospital during French occupation from 1795 to 1805.
The castle represents a significant example of Mosan architectural style, incorporating local materials and craftsmanship techniques that were characteristic of the Limburg region during the Renaissance period, making it an important cultural landmark for understanding regional building traditions.
Visitors can arrange guided tours through VZW Toerisme by calling 089 712 120 or emailing visit@lanaken.be, with combined castle and village tours costing approximately €73, including a €3 entrance fee and €70 for professional guide services.
The castle features an authentic late 16th-century drawbridge that remains functional today, and local legends suggest the presence of unexplored secret passages in the basement levels that have never been fully mapped or investigated by researchers.
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