| Chimay Castle | |
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| Belgium | |
| Type | Castle |
Chimay Castle (French: Château de Chimay) is a castle in Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium.
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Chimay Castle, the castle of the princes of Chimay, is an ancient stronghold which some documents suggest may be as old as the year 1000. Through the years the medieval bastion became a fortress. In the 15th century the castle was altered: five new towers were linked by corridors to the keep to increase its defensive potential. The castle has been diminished by many wars, looters and pillagers. Finally, in 1935 a fire destroyed much of what was left, including many irreplaceable works of art.[1]