Sterckshof Castle

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If you’re looking for a place that’s steeped in history, look no further. There was a water farm (with a moat around it) here as early as the 13th century. The castle you see today was rebuilt in the 1930s by the Province of Antwerp. Some parts of this neo-Renaissance style building date from the 16th century.

The castle was home to the Silver Museum until 2014. The collection has since been incorporated in the new DIVA museum, Antwerp Home of Diamonds (well worth a visit!). The Province is currently looking to give Sterckshof a new permanent designation. But the place is humming with activity. If you love good coffee, tasty cake and a cosy ambience, Bar Stark is the place to go.

Sterckshof owes its name to one of the former owners, the 16th century Antwerp merchant Geeraard Sterck.

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Source: Amazing Belgium

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Visit Antwerp

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Address: Hooftvunderlei 160, 2100 Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, Belgium

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