[Broadjumper]

Miranda Castle (French: Château Miranda), also known as Noisy Castle (Château de Noisy) is a 19th-century castle in Celles, province of Namur, Belgium, in the region of the Ardennes.

The castle was built in 1866 by the English architect Milner under commission from the Liedekerke-Beaufort family, who had left their previous home, Vêves Castle, during the French Revolution.

Their descendants remained in occupation until World War II, when it was taken over by the National Railway Company of Belgium as an orphanage. It remained a facility for the use of children until 1980.

It has stood empty since 1991. Although the municipality of Celles has offered to take it over, the family has refused, and the enormous building is now (as of 2011) in a derelict state. It has become a favourite venue of urban explorers.

[flangemanager]

Why this building has been allowed to fall into such a grave state of disrepair, especially considering the proposed takeover, is a mystery. If I was privileged enough to own a property like this, I would do whatever I could to ensure it didn't end up like this.

[Faline]

Great place

[mrsprawln]

such a beautiful place, I can't believe some of the places they allow to get into that kind of state

[Kelseecat65]

WOW!! Amazing photos

[Oswald2001]

What a shame to let such a magnificent structure fall to ruin.

[Shakey]

That would never happen in America. This house would be flipped in no time.

[kellyhound]

magnificent castle and a shame they don't allow to let it take over to renovate.

[bluebone]

being an orphan must have been awesome!!

[bob351]

one day I will have a home like this