Antwerp: Forts and Castles

Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category

Het Steen

Het Steen, a historical fortress in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, is a testament to the city's medieval past. This castle, whose name translates to "The Stone," is the oldest surviving building in Antwerp and has been a fixture on the banks of the Scheldt River since...

Sterckshof

The Sterckshof castle is in Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium. From 1994 to 2014 it housed the Sterckshof silver museum of the Province of Antwerp.

Fort Lillo

Fort Lillo is a former military fort built as part of the Antwerp Defence Line on the right bank of the Schelde, and completely surrounded by the industrial port of Antwerp.

Sorghvliedt Castle

Sorghvliedt Castle is a building in Belgium with a history dating back to the 16th century. It was originally a farm building called Wickeleynde owned by the merchant Jean Plaquet and his wife Maria Leydeckers. In 1660, it came into the hands of the du Bois family. From 1745 to 1750 it was completely rebuilt by Arnold du Bois.

Cleydael Castle

Cleydael Castle is a moated castle in Aartselaar in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. Cleydael Castle is situated at an altitude of 8 meters. Parts of the building date from the 14th century. The castle was the home of the lords of Cleydael until the end of the 18th century.

Couwelaar Castle

Couwelaar Castle, also known as De Drie Torekens, is a castle in the Deurne district of Antwerp. The castle is L-shaped and consists of a main building with wings, as well as several outbuildings including a coach house.