Haultepenne Castle

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Haultepenne Castle, also spelled Hautepenne Castle, located in Wallonia, in Gleixhe in the town of Flémalle, is a part medieval, part renaissance structure. It is known for its red brick and uniquely shaped tower. For several centuries, the castle was in the possession of a Flemish noble family, Berlaymont. The name of the castle is bound to the sobriquet, the Fury of Haultepenne, when the army of Claude de Berlaymont overran the Breda following a siege in 1581. The city surrendered on the condition that it would not be sacked, and when the fighting stopped, the soldiers were turned loose. Over 500 residents died. ()

Local name: Château de Hautepenne Coordinates: 50°36'34"N, 5°23'59"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Château de Jehay, Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial, Fort de Hollogne, Lyell Cave.

4 miSW
Architecture, Monuments and statues, Forts and castles
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Museum
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Prehistoric site
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Forts and castles
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Monastery
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Museum
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Area
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