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Sanem Castle (french: Château de Sanem, lb, Schlass Suessem), located in the village of
Vie de Château (461), ''La libre.be''. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
Retrieved 31 March 2011. For 50 years, it was then use as a home for children, under the name ''Kannerschlass''. In 1965 a pavilion was constructed in the park next to the castle, which included accommodation for the director of the ''Kannerschlass''. In 1972, as a result of financial difficulties, it was taken over by the State of Luxembourg."History of the Castle of Sanem"
, ''Centre virtuel de la Connaissance sur l'Europe''. Retrieved 31 March 2011. In 1999, the ''Kannerschlass'' ceased to occupy the castle, and the building was refurbished.
"L´Histoire de la Fondation Kannerschlass"
''Fondation Kannerschlass''. Retrieved 31 March 2011. The CVCE is a research and documentation centre which seeks to provide digital access to sources relating to the European integration process.
File:SuessemSchlass02.jpg, Inside the courtyard
File:SuessemSchlass03.jpg, The entrance
File:SuessemSchlass04.jpg, Rear side of the courtyard
File:SuessemTrauerbuch03.jpg, Outer wall with old linden tree
Sanem Castle (french: Château de Sanem, lb, Schlass Suessem), located in the village of Sanem
Sanem ( lb, Suessem ; german: Sassenheim) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux.
, the town of Sanem, which lies in the north of th ...
near Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette (; lb, Esch-Uelzecht ; german: Esch an der Alzette or ''Esch an der Alzig'') is the second city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 35,040 inhabitants, . It lies ...
in south-western Luxembourg
Luxembourg ( ; lb, Lëtzebuerg ; french: link=no, Luxembourg; german: link=no, Luxemburg), officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, ; french: link=no, Grand-Duché de Luxembourg ; german: link=no, Großherzogtum Luxemburg is a small lan ...
has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed. The castle still maintains much of its original character.Philippe Farcy, "Sanem, un palais enfantin"Vie de Château (461), ''La libre.be''. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
History
There are historic references mentioning a castle in Sanem during the 13th century when it was closely related to the nearby Soleuvre Castle. Originally a typical medieval fortified castle complete with a moat and keep, it was seriously damaged by the French in the 1550s. In about 1567, Frédéric de Hagen-Fleckenstein reconstructed the castle, placing the new buildings around a large rectangular courtyard. The old square-shaped tower dating back to the castle's Gothic origins remained as part of the new complex. The castle is built in theRenaissance
The Renaissance ( , ) , from , with the same meanings. is a period in European history
The history of Europe is traditionally divided into four time periods: prehistoric Europe (prior to about 800 BC), classical antiquity (800 BC to AD ...
style inspired by Italian architecture from the last half of the 15th century. In the 17th century, the castle was burnt, rebuilt and occupied by the Polish troops of the imperial army.
In 1753, Arnold-François von Daun, baron de Tornaco, bought the castle and moved in with great ceremony. Victor de Tornaco
Baron Victor de Tornaco (5 July 1805 – 28 September 1875) was a Luxembourg politician. An Orangist, he was the fourth Prime Minister of Luxembourg, serving for seven years, from 26 September 1860 until 3 December 1867.
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who became prime minister of Luxembourg in 1860 was one of its most noteworthy occupants. The castle remained in the hands of the barons of Tornaco until 1950 when Auguste sold it to the Commune of Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette (; lb, Esch-Uelzecht ; german: Esch an der Alzette or ''Esch an der Alzig'') is the second city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 35,040 inhabitants, . It lies ...
."Schloss Sanem"Retrieved 31 March 2011. For 50 years, it was then use as a home for children, under the name ''Kannerschlass''. In 1965 a pavilion was constructed in the park next to the castle, which included accommodation for the director of the ''Kannerschlass''. In 1972, as a result of financial difficulties, it was taken over by the State of Luxembourg."History of the Castle of Sanem"
, ''Centre virtuel de la Connaissance sur l'Europe''. Retrieved 31 March 2011. In 1999, the ''Kannerschlass'' ceased to occupy the castle, and the building was refurbished.
The castle today
The property is now an orphanage and children's home known as the ''Kannerschlass'' or children's castle. It also houses the headquarters of the Centre Virtuel de la Connaissance sur l'Europe (CVCE) .''Fondation Kannerschlass''. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
Gallery
See also
*List of castles in Luxembourg
By some optimistic estimates, there are as many as 130 castles in Luxembourg but more realistically there are probably just over a hundred, although many of these could be considered large residences or manor houses rather than castles.Evy Friedri ...
References
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