Castle of Westerlo

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On the territory of the municipality of Westerlo (Westerloo, using the old spelling) there are several castles.

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[edit] Castle of the Princes de Mérode

Locals call it: "Oud Kasteel" (Old Castle)

The central part or Donjon was built in the 14th-century. Other parts of the building date from the 16th century and has undergone several restorations and addings during the 17th to 19th centuries. The castle is the home of the family of the princes de Mérode-Westerloo since more than five centuries.

[edit] Castle of Countess Jeanne de Mérode

Westerlo: Castle of Countess Jeanne de Merode.
Westerlo: Castle of Countess Jeanne de Merode.

Locals call it: "Nieuw Kasteel" (New Castle)

It was built between 1910-1912 in a neogothic style by architect Pierre Langerock. It was purchased by the municipality of Westerlo used as the town hall of Westerlo.

[edit] Castle of Baron de Trannoy

In nearby Tongerlo Built during and after the First World War by a noble family. Now owned by the de Meeûs d'Argenteuil family.

[edit] Castle of the Naets family

Built in the 1920s by a wealthy family of notaries and local administrators.

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