Kasteel van Leefdaal, Medieval castle in Bertem, Belgium
Kasteel van Leefdaal is a multi-wing castle surrounded by a moat with sandstone construction and Gothic windows on its distinctive round tower. The structure combines different building phases visible in the stonework and architectural details throughout.
The castle first appeared in records during the 12th century as Leven dale. The de Merode family controlled it from 1410 until 1674, when ownership passed to J. de Brouchhoven.
The chapel in the northeast wing dates to the 17th century and shows the religious importance the castle held for its residents. The spaces reflect how the family shaped their surroundings to suit their needs and beliefs.
This remains private property and visitors cannot enter the interior spaces. You can view the exterior and moat from the road that passes nearby.
The original 15th-century sandstone ground floor of the residential tower has survived to the present day. Beneath the structure lies a wine cellar from the 13th century, showing how long people have occupied this site.
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