To be privately owned
CastleBrussels (Bruxelles)-Auderghem
Château de Trois-Fontaines
The Château de Trois-Fontaines, a castle, is located in the Auderghem district of Brussels. It was constructed in the 14th century and later used as a prison.
History+
The origins of the Château de Trois-Fontaines date back to the early 14th century when it was first built. A period in its existence was its use as a prison, which lasted from the 16th century until 1786. During this time, it primarily housed individuals accused of poaching and timber theft.
Location+
The castle is situated in Auderghem, a district of Brussels, within the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium. It stands at an elevation of approximately 72 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, the Château de Trois-Fontaines is privately owned and therefore not accessible to the public.
Take Mobile History with you
You are reading this text for free. Premium adds what matters on the road: descriptions read aloud, sites found through your camera, whole regions taken offline.
- Every description, including the ~17,700 Premium sites
- Audio guide: have descriptions read to you on location
- AR finder: see sites through your camera, with distance and bearing
- Unlimited saved sites
14 days free, then from €2.99 a month. Cancel anytime.
Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.
Location: 50.8065, 4.4457