Pope Francis visited Laeken Castle on Friday, where he met with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians. King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex ...

On his first full day in Belgium on Sept. 27, Pope Francis celebrated a morning Mass in private before making his way to the castle. Pope Francis arrives at Laeken Castle in Belgium on Sept.

(AP video by Aleks Furtula) ALTERNATIVE CROP OF GB112 - Pope Francis delivers his message during a meeting with the authorities and the civil society in the Grande Galerie of the Castle of Laeken, ...

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Belgium's secular community has criticised plans for the Pope to visit the official ... bodies and representatives of civil society to listen to "a message from His Holiness Pope Francis to the nation ...

Last entry to the castle is always 30 minutes before the advertised closing time. During the main season last entry to the castle is at 4pm, in the winter last entry is at 3pm.

In 1760 the castle came through inheritance into possession of Michel-Joseph d'Udekem de Guertechin (1684-1761). It was owned by d'Udekem d'Acoz family until 1860, when the château was sold to the ...

Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified ...

Last entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing. On weekdays from 4 November - 20 December 2024, the castle will be open for guided tours only. See the events listings for more guided tour ...

The present château at Attre was built in the middle of the 18th century by Count François Philippe Franeau d’Hyon van Gomegnies, on the foundations of a medieval castle that had been in the hands of ...

Aberdour Castle was built in the 1100s and went on to serve generations of three noble families – including a Regent of Scotland. The Douglas family left their mark, raising the height of the ...

Castle of Molyvos. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY 4.0 There are about 800 castles scattered all over Greece, and all of them bring to mind impressive tales of their epic past. Some have been classified as ...