Английская Википедия:Berlare
Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox Belgium municipality Berlare (Шаблон:IPA-nl) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Шаблон:Ill and Шаблон:Ill, as well as the village Шаблон:Ill. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. In 2021, Berlare had a total population of 15,222.[1]
History
It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the "Peasants' War" began in 1798.
Places of interest
- The church of Saint Martin and a 17th-century pillory in the center of Berlare proper. The Castle of Berlare, also in the town centre, was opened to the public in 2012.
- The Bareldonk Chapel, built in the 14th century and expanded in 1774 in Rococo style, is situated in Donk. There is a Way of the Cross and calvary with sculptures by Шаблон:Ill next to the chapel.
- The Donkmeer is a lake, about 86 ha in size, that came into existence through the harvesting of peat.
- Recreation area Nieuwdonk.
- Forested areas with trails include Berlare Broek and the Gratiebossen.
- Riekend Rustpunt is a very small museum about the historic river transport of manure from the city to the countryside.
Gallery
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Saint Martin's in Berlare
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The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
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The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
Notable people
- Tjörven De Brul, soccer player
- Fred De Bruyne, cyclist and TV commentator
- Karel De Gucht, politician
- Paul Cammermans, film director and actor
- Yves Van Der Straeten, soccer player
- Preben Van Hecke, cyclist
- Шаблон:Ill, theater, opera, musical and TV director
- Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
References
External links
Шаблон:Geographic location Шаблон:Municipalities in East Flanders Шаблон:Authority control
