Kasteel hertogen van Brabant, Medieval castle in Turnhout, Belgium
The castle features solid stone walls, defensive towers, and a surrounding moat that reinforces its medieval architectural characteristics.
Built in the 13th century as a countryside residence for the Dukes of Brabant, the castle underwent multiple transformations before becoming a courthouse in 1796.
The main courtroom contains wall paintings by Karel Boom depicting judicial scenes from the time of Maria of Hungary's reign.
The castle operates as an active courthouse, limiting public access to scheduled group tours arranged through the local tourism office.
A bronze statue of Naiad, installed in 1991 in the castle moat, represents the water nymphs from Greek mythology.
Location: Turnhout
Address: Kasteelplein 1
Website: http://toerismeturnhout.be/nl/content/810/rondleiding-kasteel-van-de-hertogen-van-brabant.html
GPS coordinates: 51.32461,4.94573
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:46
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