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Chateau Colonster
The story
History of Chateau Colonster
Colonster Castle (Château de Colonster) is a castle near Liège in Wallonia, Belgium, sited on a rocky spur in the Ourthe valley.
Belgium · Liège Province
- Built
- 14th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Liège Province
- UNESCO
- —
- Coordinates
- 50.579, 5.596
In depth
The fuller history
Colonster Castle (Château de Colonster) is a castle near Liège in Wallonia, Belgium, sited on a rocky spur in the Ourthe valley. It was first recorded in the 14th century but its present appearance is that of an 18th-century rebuild by Maximilien-Henri de Horion, which turned it from a stronghold into a pleasure palace, with interiors decorated by Paul-Joseph Delcloche. It and its park were acquired in 1963 by the University of Liège. The building now offers reception areas for corporate hire.
Key dates
- 1963It and its park were acquired in 1963 by the University of Liège.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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