Castle Gaasbeek (Belgium)

The original castle on this spot was built in the Middle Ages around 1240 as a strong fortress.
It was given its present outlook during a giant restoration in 1887-1889.

The authentic testament of the world famous painter Peter Paul Rubens is kept in the castle.

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