Discover the Kasteel van Geluveld

Discover during Open Monumentendag the Kasteel van Geluveld: an age-old heritage story of nobility, history, and reconstruction with lasting significance for village life. Tijdens Open Monumentendag opens the Kasteel van Geluveld exceptionally its doors. Behind this special heritage site lies a rich history that goes back to the Middle Ages and is closely linked to the noble family Keingiaert de Gheluvelt. The castle was completely destroyed during the Eerste Wereldoorlog and rebuilt from 1926 thanks to the efforts of noblewoman Léonie Keingiaert, the first female mayor of Belgium. Discover how this historic building was preserved and rebuilt for generations, and still occupies a place in the village life of Geluveld today. During a guided visit, you will learn more about the history, the restoration, and the lasting value of the castle.