Hof van Merten's or castle The golden gate was built by Clement Mertens in 1884, according to plans by architect Blomme. It is a brick building with a slate roof in neo-Flemish renaissance style.
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| Picture by Harry Fabel |
The building was bought by the municipality of Ekeren in 1920 and served as a town hall from 1920 to 1930. In the portal of the eclectic mansion, you can find one of the four local war monuments remembering the First World War.
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| Picture by Harry Fabel |
Later the castle became a peace court that was functional until 1970. In 1972 the building was used as a local police station. At the moment the castle is abandoned and for sale. The UNESCO-protected building is waiting for a new owner and destination.