Berlare
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox Belgium municipality Berlare ({{#invoke:IPA|main}}) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and Template:Ill, as well as the village Template: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.<ref name="stat">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
HistoryEdit
It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the "Peasants' War" began in 1798.
Places of interestEdit
- 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 Template: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.
GalleryEdit
- Berlare - Sint-Martinuskerk 1.jpg
Saint Martin's in Berlare
- Bareldonk kapel 2011 07 24 00 02702.jpg
The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
- Kasteel van Berlare westgevel.jpg
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The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
Notable peopleEdit
- 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
- Template:Ill, theater, opera, musical and TV director
- Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
SportsEdit
- BrigandZe Rugby Compagnie (2008)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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