Arenberg Castle near Louvain Belgium
Arenberg Castle near Louvain, Belgium The Arenberg Castle really is a must see near Louvain in Belgium. It has everything: beauty and a rich, royal history. Arenberg Castle Entry - own picture taken in 2017 Some royal history Since the 12th. century, at the site of the castle there already was a domain of the Lords of Heverlee. However this family became poorer and in 1445 it was bought by the mighty Croÿ family . The Croÿ family came into power under the reign of the Dukes of Burgundy. The most well known member of this powerful family was William of Croÿ. He was the chief tutor and first chamberlain of emperor Charles V. William of Croÿ painted by Quenten Matsys Source picture: Wikipedia Under this William of Croÿ, the works of the castle were completed. Arenberg Castle buildings near Louvain, Belgium - own picture taken in 2017 Charles III of Croÿ was the last duke of the Croÿ family and after his death in 1612,...