Castle of Thy-le-Château

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The Castle of Thy-le-Chateau is a medieval castle located in Thy-le-Château, Walcourt in the Province of Namur in Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century, it served as the military fortress for several noble clans until the French Revolution, when it fell into disrepair. The castle was successfully restored in 1939. ()

Local name: Château de Thy-le-Château Coordinates: 50°16'55"N, 4°25'34"E

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Castle of Thy-le-Château – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilique Saint-Materne, Ham-sur-Heure Castle, Acoz Castle, Castle of Tarcienne.

2.1 miS
Church
Basilique Saint-Materne, Walcourt
55 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Maternus, also known as the basilica of Our Lady is a minor basilica in Walcourt, in the Namur Province of Belgium. According to legend, an oratory was founded here by Maternus of Cologne, who also carved a Madonna to replace an earlier pagan idol.
3.1 miNW
Historical place, Park, Forts and castles
Ham-sur-Heure Castle, Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes
80 min walk • Ham-sur-Heure Castle is a castle in Ham-sur-Heure, a village in the municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium.
7 miNE
Forts and castles
Acoz Castle
179 min walk • Acoz Castle, also known as the Château Pirmez, is a château in Acoz in the municipality of Gerpinnes, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium.
3.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Castle of Tarcienne
93 min walk • Castle of Tarcienne is a castle on a slight hilltop in the western portion of the Walloon village of Tarcienne, in the municipality of Walcourt, Namur Province, Belgium. It was initially constructed for Charles-Ignace de Colins. Its style was Louis XIV.
4.3 miW
Forts and castles
Château d'Ossogne
110 min walk • Château d'Ossogne is a castle located in Thuillies, Hainaut Province in Belgium.
5 miNE
Locality
Gerpinnes
128 min walk • Gerpinnes is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. On 1 January 2018 the municipality had 12,660 inhabitants. The total area is 47.10 km², giving a population density of 269 inhabitants per km². Every year at Whitsun, a large procession is organised in honour of Saint Rolendis.
5.2 miSW
Locality
Froidchapelle
132 min walk • One of the main attractions in Froidchapelle is the Lac de l'Eau d'Heure, the largest lake in Belgium. This stunning reservoir is a popular spot for water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. Visitors can also enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake or...