Elewijt Castle

#156 among destinations in Belgium

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Elewijt Castle, also known as "Castle of Het Steen" or "Rubenskasteel", is a castle in Elewijt, Belgium, which was owned by Peter Paul Rubens from 1635 to his death in 1640, and features in some of his paintings. Elewijt Castle is situated at an altitude of 11 meters. ()

Local name: Château Het Steen Coordinates: 50°57'35"N, 4°28'41"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Elewijt Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Planckendael, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Troost, Technopolis, Botanical Garden of Mechelen.

3.3 miNE
Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Park
Planckendael, Mechelen
84 min walk • Nestled just outside the vibrant city of Mechelen, Belgium, Planckendael is a captivating zoo that promises an immersive experience for animal lovers and families alike. As a sanctuary for a diverse array of species, Planckendael offers visitors the chance to explore...
3.1 miSW
Church
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Troost, Vilvoorde
78 min walk • The Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Troost Kerk, simply known as the Troostkerk, is a basilica in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The history of the church and its Carmelite monastery go back 800 years. It was consecrated as a basilica on May 7, 2006 by Cardinal Godfried Danneels.
2.9 miN
Museum, Theme park, Amusement park
Technopolis, Mechelen
75 min walk • Technopolis is a Flemish technology education centre located near Mechelen.
4.4 miN
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden of Mechelen, Mechelen
113 min walk • The Botanical Garden of Mechelen is the largest public park within the historic city centre of Mechelen, Belgium. It is located on the north bank of the River Dijle and is surrounded by educational establishments.
4.3 miN
Church, Architecture, Baroque architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk, Mechelen
111 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk is a Roman Catholic basilica in Mechelen, Belgium. The basilica is a famous place of pilgrimage in Belgium, the statue was crowned on 30 July 1876 by Cardinal Deschamps by request of pope Pius IX.
3.2 miSE
Museum
Brabant Center for Music Traditions, Kampenhout
83 min walk • The Brabant Center for Music Tradiations is a museum and folk music center in Kampenhout in Flemish Brabant, Belgium.
4.3 miN
Museum, History museum
Brusselpoort, Mechelen
110 min walk • The Brusselpoort is the sole remaining city gate of the original twelve gates of the city of Mechelen, Belgium. This imposing structure dates from the 13th century.
4.7 miN
51°1'31"N • 4°30'13"E
De Nekker, Mechelen
119 min walk • Water park, Amusement park, Recreation center
4.6 miN
51°1'32"N • 4°28'45"E
Horlogeriemuseum, Mechelen
116 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
3.8 miSW
Area
Machelen, Brussels
98 min walk • Machelen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Diegem and Machelen proper. On 1 January 2006 Machelen had a total population of 12,500. The total area is 11.59 km² which gives a population density of 1,078 inhabitants per km².
4.3 miN
51°1'19"N • 4°28'26"E
Brusselsepoort, Mechelen
110 min walk • City gate, Historical place