Castle of Countess Jeanne de Merode
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The Castle of Countess Jeanne de Merode was built between 1909-1912 in a neogothic style by architect Pierre Langerock as the residence of one single person: Countess Jeanne de Merode.
Countess Jeanne de Merode was born in Paris in 1853 and devoted her life to religion and charitable works. The architecture of the castle's facades was inspired by the early 16th century late Gothic wing of the nearby abbey of Tongerlo.
The Castle of Countess Jeanne de Merode is located near the old castle of Westerlo (The Castle of the Princes de Merode); an English landscape park of 12 hectares surrounds both castles.
Countess Jeanne de Merode was born in Paris in 1853 and devoted her life to religion and charitable works. The architecture of the castle's facades was inspired by the early 16th century late Gothic wing of the nearby abbey of Tongerlo.
The Castle of Countess Jeanne de Merode is located near the old castle of Westerlo (The Castle of the Princes de Merode); an English landscape park of 12 hectares surrounds both castles.
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Reviews and impressions
Willy Peeters
The castle you see here now serves as the city Hall for as long as I can remember. It is also used for art exhibitions and more than worth a visit.
There's a similar one not so far away surrounded by a moat or pond still occupied by the De Merode family, a count I believe.
In the days she was very benevolent to Westerlo and its hamlets, especially Heultje which she loved a lot. The main street in the hamlet is named after her Gravin de Meodestraat.