Berlare
Appearance
Berlare | |
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Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD) |
• Governing party/ies | Open VLD, sp.a |
Area | |
• Total | 38.23 km2 (14.76 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 14,849 |
• Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9290 |
NIS code | 42003 |
Area codes | 09, 052 |
Website | www.berlare.be |
Berlare (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrlaːrə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and Uitbergen, as well as the village Donk. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. On January 1, 2012, Berlare had a total population of 14,690.
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 center, 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 Aloïs De Beule 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.
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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
Famous inhabitants
- 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
- Frank Van Laecke, theater, opera, musical and TV director
- Jarno Van Mingeroet, cyclist
References
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
Media related to Berlare at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website Template:Nl icon