Castle of Ronse

The Castle of Ronse is a Renaissance building in Belgium that displayed a U-shaped layout across five levels. The design incorporated red brick mixed with natural stone details throughout its structure.

John VIII of Nassau-Siegen built the castle in 1630 after acquiring the barony of Ronse from descendants of the Granvelle family. This construction marked an important territorial development for the Nassau-Siegen dynasty.

The interior displayed portraits of the Nassau family members and contained a two-story chapel with a gallery on the first floor.

The original foundations and basement sections remain visible underneath the 19th-century villas that were later built on the site. A visit allows you to see how these historic layers are still preserved beneath later structures.

The castle's design drew inspiration from the Luxembourg Palace in Paris and the Alcazar of Toledo in Spain. These European models influenced the artistic approach that shaped the building's appearance.

Location: Ronse

GPS coordinates: 50.74694,3.59351

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24