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Antoing Castle (French: Château d'Antoing) is one of Belgium's most original and well-known castles, situated in Antoing in Hainaut, Wallonia.
Antoing Castle | |
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Wallonia, Belgium | |
Coordinates | 50°33′54″N 3°26′49″E / 50.565°N 3.447°E |
Type | Castle |
It was first mentioned in the 12th century. Although the present structure of the castle dates from the 13th and 15th centuries, it was redesigned in Neo-Gothic style in the 19th century by the French architect Viollet-le-Duc.[1]
The castle at Antoing first belonged to the powerful Melun family, then passed in 1634 to the Princes de Ligne by inheritance, who still own it.[2]
Filming Location
editAntoing Castle was used as the primary filming location for The Devil's Nightmare a Belgian/Italian co-production
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Other Belgian castles built in such style include those at Faulx-les-Tombes and La Posterie (in Courriere), both about 15 km south of Namur.
- ^ The same family also owns the Château de Belœil in the same province.
External links
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