Borluut Castle, Protected medieval château in Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Belgium.
Borluut Castle is a stone fortress with defensive features including ramparts, a gatehouse, residential areas, and stables integrated into its structure. The layout reflects the typical design of a fortified medieval residence.
Count Philip of Alsace built this castle in 1180, as shown by the Latin inscription above the main entrance. In the late 1700s during the industrial period, it was converted into a cotton mill and used to house factory workers.
The castle holds an executioner's cabinet with historical punishment tools in what was once the building's pantry. This unusual collection shows how the place's purpose and character changed through different periods.
The castle is located at Kleine Gentstraat 46/B in Sint-Denijs-Westrem district and can be reserved for events and celebrations. Visitors should contact ahead since access depends on scheduled occasions.
The building once served as an active factory when it was converted during industrialization to process cotton. This repurposing shows how medieval structures adapted to the demands of mass production.
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