Berlare () is a

municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...

located in the

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province of

East Flanders , native_name_lang = , settlement_type = Province of Belgium , image_flag = Flag of Oost-Vlaanderen.svg , flag_size = , image_shield = Wapen van O ...

. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, and , as well as the village . The

Donkmeer Donkmeer (''meer'' is 'lake' in Dutch) is a lake in Belgium. It is situated in East Flanders in the municipality of Berlare. There are boats and waterbikes for hire. At the north end a fountain is in the lake. References

Lakes of Flanders La ...

, 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

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 Rococo (, also ), less commonly Roccoco or Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted moulding, ...

style, is situated in Donk. There is a Way of the Cross and calvary with sculptures by next to the chapel. * The

Lakes of Flanders La ...

is a lake, about 86 ha in size, that came into existence through the harvesting of

peat Peat (), also known as turf (), is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs. The peatland ecosystem covers and is the most efficient ...

. * 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 Manure is organic matter that is used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Most manure consists of animal feces; other sources include compost and green manure. Manures contribute to the Soil fertility, fertility of soil by adding organic ma ...

from the city to the countryside.

Gallery

File:Berlare - Sint-Martinuskerk 1.jpg, Saint Martin's in Berlare File:Bareldonk kapel 2011 07 24 00 02702.jpg, The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk File:Kasteel van Berlare westgevel.jpg, The Castle of Berlare File:Huurbootjes2.JPG, The

Lakes of Flanders La ...

is a regional tourist attraction

Notable people

* Tjörven De Brul, soccer player *

Fred De Bruyne Alfred De Bruyne (21 October 1930 – 4 February 1994) was a Belgian champion road cyclist. He won six Tour de France stages early in his career and went on to win many other Monuments and stage races. He had a great deal of success early in h ...

, cyclist and TV commentator * Karel De Gucht, politician *

Paul Cammermans Paul Cammermans (10 July 1921 – 22 January 1999) was a Belgian film director and actor. His 1986 film '' The van Paemel Family'' was entered into the 15th Moscow International Film Festival. Selected filmography * ''Dirk van Haveskerke' ...

, film director and actor * Yves Van Der Straeten, soccer player *

Preben Van Hecke Preben Van Hecke (born 9 July 1982 in Dendermonde) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer, who competed professionally between 2004 and 2019 for the , and . He won the Belgian National Road Race Championships in 2015, out of a two-m ...

, cyclist * , theater, opera, musical and TV director * Cecile Bombeek, serial killer

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Municipalities of East Flanders Populated places in East Flanders