Waha Castle, Neoclassical castle in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium.
Waha Castle is a neoclassical residence in Wallonia with seven window bays arranged across three stories, built from painted brick and bluestone. The main structure is surrounded by outbuildings in a symmetrical layout that housed stables and service areas.
The residence was built between 1842 and 1844 by the Lejeune family as a nineteenth-century expression of neoclassical style. Later modifications under architect Weringer updated certain elements while maintaining the original classical character.
The chapel within the residence served as a private place of worship for the family, reflecting how faith was integrated into daily life at the estate. The formal arrangement of rooms and decorative choices show how owners displayed their social position through their home.
The building sits on a hillside with several outbuildings positioned in front of the main residence, making the entire layout visible from different angles. The terrain and arrangement allow visitors to walk around and observe the structure and its dependencies from various perspectives.
Inside the residence stands a rare cast iron staircase that demonstrates nineteenth-century metalworking skills and industrial methods. The exterior walls feature distinctive cross wall chaining, a reinforcement technique that gives the facade its particular textured appearance.
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