Forgotten History
Château de Dalhem
Riemst, Belgium
Dalhem Castle was the castle of the counts of Dalhem and is today a castle ruin in the Belgian town of Dalhem, located at Rue Général Thys 29. The castle is said to have been built in 1080. During the capture of Dalhem on June 20, 1578, during the Eighty Years' War, heavy fighting took place here. A small garrison defended the town and castle to the last man, after which troops under Alexander Farnese killed everyone.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Riemst, Belgium
- Address
- Rue Général Thys 29, Riemst
- Coordinates
- 50.71264, 5.72438
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q47232184
What is Château de Dalhem?
Château de Dalhem is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Rue Général Thys 29. Other places close by: chapelle de la Sainte-Croix de La Tombe, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Chapelle de Wixhou, Loreto chapel.
Where is Château de Dalhem?
Château de Dalhem is in Riemst, Belgium. Coordinates: 50.71264, 5.72438.
How do I get to Château de Dalhem?
Château de Dalhem is at Rue Général Thys 29, Riemst, Belgium (50.71264, 5.72438). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.