Kasteel Genenbroek, Renaissance castle in Achel, Belgium
Kasteel Genenbroek is a castle with Neo-Renaissance design in Hamont-Achel, Belgium, distinguished by multiple gabled roofs, two slender towers, and a substantial corner tower. The main building features an ornately detailed facade, while the former coach house and stables now operate as a restaurant and brasserie.
The estate originated in 1496 as a farm and hunting lodge owned by the lords of Grevenbroek. It was transformed into a castle in 1758 and acquired its present form through major renovations carried out between 1882 and 1885.
The castle takes its name from the Genenbroek family who had deep ties to the property for generations. Visitors today can observe the intricate facade details and distinctive layout that make it stand out in the local landscape.
The castle sits on a sizable estate surrounded by moats and an English garden with orchards. Since the main building is a private residence, visitors can mainly experience the exterior architecture and the publicly accessible restaurant areas.
The estate is surrounded by both inner and outer moats, a rare fortification feature for a castle of this period. These water-based defenses reveal how medieval protective elements were preserved in the newer architecture.
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