Kasteel Loon op Zand

The origins of Kasteel Loon op Zand date back to 1269, when the estate passed to Willem II of Horne. The construction of the first brick castle, a square tower with thick walls, is dated to the years 1383 to 1387. After a conflict with Duchess Joanna of Brabant, another section was added to the complex around 1400. In 1587, the castle suffered damage during a siege by the Dutch army, but was later reoccupied by the Spanish and reinforced with earthen ramparts. A redesign took place in 1663 under Thomas of Immerseel, who transformed the keep into a residential building with guest apartments. The castle received its current appearance between 1776 and 1777 under Louis of Salm-Salm, who had it converted into a modern manor house, with the keep reduced by one floor and the outer bailey replaced by a courtyard with auxiliary buildings.