Castle de Bist, Medieval château in Kessel, Belgium.
The rectangular stone structure of Castle de Bist stands at coordinates 51.146697 latitude and 4.605442 longitude in the Flemish municipality of Nijlen.
The castle emerged as part of Belgium's network of approximately 3,000 castles, which served as residences for noble families throughout the centuries.
Castle de Bist exemplifies the architectural transition from defensive fortifications to residential mansions that occurred across Belgian noble estates.
The castle grounds maintain regular visiting hours, with guided tours available through the local tourism office in Nijlen municipality.
The structure combines both French château and Dutch kasteel architectural elements, reflecting the bilingual heritage of Belgian castle design.
Location: Nijlen
GPS coordinates: 51.14670,4.60544
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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