| Vierset Castle | |
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| Modave, Wallonia, Belgium | |
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| Coordinates | 50°28′52″N5°17′56″E / 50.481°N 5.299°E Coordinates: 50°28′52″N5°17′56″E / 50.481°N 5.299°E |
| Type | Castle |
Vierset Castle is a castle in Vierset-Barse, municipality of Modave, Wallonia, Belgium.
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Modave is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.
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