Ter Beken Castle

The castle and domain “Ter Beken”, from moated castle to school of arts Tijdens Open Monumentendag lets LUCA School of Arts the castle and the castle domain \"Ter Beken\". It is a remarkable place that was successively a moated castle, seminary for priests, and boarding school. Today it is a campus of LUCA School of Arts and a home base for organic farmers. Each resident left their mark on the site and left traces. During a free guided tour, you will discover the atmospheric castle park with its moats, the stately salons of the 18th-century castle, and the recently renovated seminary building. The former boarding school rooms were given a new life as modern studios and classrooms, while the chapel was transformed into a contemporary auditorium. Practical info: The tours are free, but advance registration is mandatory. Be quick! Start of tours: Chapel, Beekstraat 1, 9030 Mariakerke 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.