Castle ‘Ooidonk’ (1) at Bachte-Maria-Leerne (Belgium)

This castle was originally constructed as a medieval fortress in the 14th century, but was completely rebuilt in Spanish Flemish renaissance style in the 16th & 17th century.

The castle reminds of some of the famous French Loire castles.

The other side of the castle can beseen in the picture below

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A big thanks to [fc-user:1178612] for the nomination of this picture.