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Berlare

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Country
  
Belgium

Region
  
Flemish Region

Area codes
  
09, 052

Postal code
  
9290

Province
  
East Flanders

Community
  
Flemish Community

Postal codes
  
9290

Website
  
www.berlare.be

Local time
  
Saturday 8:05 PM

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Weather
  
7°C, Wind W at 8 km/h, 94% Humidity

Arrondissement
  
Arrondissement of Dendermonde

Governing parties
  
Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten, Socialistische Partij Anders

Berlare ( [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.

Contents

Map of 9290 Berlare, Belgium

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.
  • 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

    Berlare Wikipedia