D'Ursel Castle

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D'Ursel Castle used to be the private summer residence of the Duke of Ursel in Hingene in the municipality of Bornem, province of Antwerp, Belgium. Today it is property of the State, and opened to the public. ()

Built: 1761 (263 years ago)Coordinates: 51°6'12"N, 4°16'14"E

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Wolfgang d'Urselstraat 9Hingene 2880 VlaanderenBelgium

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+32 3 820 60 11

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D'Ursel Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Breendonk, Harmonium Art Museum, Wissekerke Castle, St. Bernard's Abbey.

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Preserved WWII concentration camp
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Museum
Harmonium Art Museum, Boom
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Forts and castles
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3.2 miNE
Monastery
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Monastery
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2.3 miW
Forts and castles
Bornem Castle, Bornem
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Forts and castles
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Bridge
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Area
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