CastleAnvers (Antwerp)

Kasteel Het Steen

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In Antwerp, Belgium, Kasteel Het Steen stands as the city's oldest surviving building and a landmark on the right bank of the Scheldt. Originally built as part of the city's fortifications, it protected access to the city from the river.

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The first documented mention of Kasteel Het Steen, which translates to “The Stone,” dates back to the 12th century. In 1520, Emperor Charles V ordered extensive renovations and reconstruction to equip the complex for artillery.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Peter van der Wielen

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