Berlare
Berlare (Nl-Berlare.ogg) 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, Belare. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality.
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Berlare (Nl-Berlare.ogg) 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, Belare. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality.
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In 2021, Berlare had a total population of 15,222.
• Name — Berlare • Image Map — Berlare East-Flanders Belgium Map.svg • Map Caption — Location of Berlare in East Flanders • Arms — Blason ville be Berlare.svg • Flag — Flag of Berlare.svg • Province — East Flanders • Arrondissement — Dendermonde • Nis — 42003 • Mayor — Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD) • Majority — Open VLD, N-VA • Postal Code — 9290 • Area Code — 09, 052 • Website — www.berlare.be Berlare (Nl-Berlare.ogg) 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, Belare. 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.
History
History
It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the "Peasants' War" began in 1798.
Places of interest
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 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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Gallery
• Illustration — Saint Martin's in Berlare • Illustration — The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk • Illustration — The Castle of Berlare • Illustration — The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
Notable people
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 • Frank Van Laecke, theater, opera, musical and TV director • Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
Sports
Sports
Berlare has hosted the Triathlon Donkmeer for over forty years • BrigandZe Rugby Compagnie (2008)
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