Male Castle, Protected medieval castle in Male district, Bruges, Belgium
The castle features a square moat surrounding the main structure, with a 14th-century tower and additional wings containing guest rooms and a chapel.
The property originated as a 12th-century hunting lodge for the Counts of Flanders before Duke Philip the Bold reconstructed it entirely in 1390.
The Sisters of Saint Trudo's Abbey purchased the castle in 1952 and undertook restoration work to revive its medieval architectural elements.
The castle grounds are accessible through a gate located to the right of the 17th-century Male town hall in the village center.
A 4200-meter lead pipe system connected the Malevijver to Damme from 1269 to 1656, providing drinking water to the surrounding area.
Location: Bruges
GPS coordinates: 51.20927,3.28875
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41
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