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Loppem castle near Bruges is the only castle in Belgium, whose architecture and interior completely preserved in their original condition. Visit Castle Loppem gives the feeling of being invited to the architects and the first residents. The castle houses a rich collection of art located in a romantic park with ponds and a maze.
In this continuum from 1859, the neo-Gothic architecture and interior have been preserved in their state of origin. Everything here - the chapel, the furnishings, fireplaces, chandeliers, stained glass, wall paintings with captions Guido floor tiles and wrought iron - is original.
In 1856, Baron gave Caloen Charles and his wife, née Countess Gower Serainchamps Savina, the English architect Edward Welby Pugin contract build a new castle. Three years later, the architect John Bethune this task. He gave the neo-Gothic - Christian architecture of choice - a Flemish character.
Loppem castle played an important role in the history of Belgium at the end of the First World War. In late fall of 1918 created the High Command of the Belgian army here, and the castle was the residence of the "Government of Loppem. Living meanwhile also King Albert and Queen Elizabeth at the castle .
Good Sunday
Jerome
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