Forgotten History
Gelmelslot
Beerse, Belgium
The Gelmel Castle or Hoogstraten Castle is a moated castle in Hoogstraten, Belgium. Legend links its origins to a wooden tower raised by the Viking Gelmel in the 9th century, but the first stone fortifications date from the late 12th century. Jan IV van Cuijk rebuilt it as a Gothic stronghold in the early 15th century. Elisabeth of Culemborg and her husband Antoine of Lalaing turned it into a princely Renaissance-style residence between 1525 and 1555.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Beerse, Belgium
- Address
- Gelmelstraat 131, Beerse
- Coordinates
- 51.40221, 4.78072
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q57913737
What is Gelmelslot?
Gelmelslot is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Gelmelstraat 131. Other places close by: Salm-Salm Molen, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van den Akkerkapel, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Weeënkapel, Sint-Rosaliakapel.
Where is Gelmelslot?
Gelmelslot is in Beerse, Belgium. Coordinates: 51.40221, 4.78072.
How do I get to Gelmelslot?
Gelmelslot is at Gelmelstraat 131, Beerse, Belgium (51.40221, 4.78072). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.