Ms Bhushavali
Arenberg Castle is an example of traditional brick and sandstone architecture. In approximately 1600, Duke Charles II of Croy ordered a moat to be built around the castle. He also added the park and arranged the construction of an avenue towards Leuven. This is now owned by K.U. Leuven.
Leuven has much to offer. Cozy squares and parks, bars, restaurants, musea, concert halls and much more. Let's have a look!
In the Norbertine abbey of Park you will find an extraordinary art collection, an unblemished interior and a library containing over 6,000 old prints. Around the abbey lie the walls and gate houses, the water mill, the mighty farm and the tithe barn.
A lesson on what!? These green & white signboards by the roadside may be a familiar sight, but who put them there – and why? Say hello to our cutting-edge node-to-node network! It’s an ingenious – and simple – navigation system for cycling enthusiasts!
The sun bathes the southern flanks of the Hageland hills in warmth and the rust-coloured ironstone subsoil infuses the vines with that extra shot of heat they need. The outcome? A breathtakingly gorgeous wine region with sun-kissed southern flair and countless vineyards ripe for the tasting.
You may recognise the castle as the home of ‘De Rode Ridder’ (The Red Knight), a cartoon character created by Willy Vandersteen. This fabulous moated castle lies in the green valley of the Wingebeek. A visitor's centre, heritage shop and cosy local café can be found in the coach house.
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