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Mercury Trail Dutch-language

Mercury Trail Dutch-language

The Mercury Walk is approximately 4 km long. That is 5,714 footsteps, or 13,500 pedes in Roman feet. Along the way, you will encounter information posts that provide insight into the archaeological knowledge about Grobbendonk. There are signs for young and old. The information on them takes

Resistance in Lichtervelde

Resistance in Lichtervelde

In Lichtervelde, 13 is an unlucky number. During World War II, two resistance groups were active in the Karel Van de Poeledorp. One group was led by Mayor Eugeen Callewaert and the other by Father Jozef Raskin. The first group was involved in arms trafficking, while the second was involved in espionage. The photo above shows

Route 44

Route 44

Route 44 is a relaxing bike ride along the wartime history of Balen, Olmen, and the municipal borders with Leopoldsburg and Lommel. During the tour, you will discover many unknown places and stories that date back to that fateful month of September 1944... The route is 44 kilometers long and highlights the

Bike tour along wooded heritage sites in Gavere

Bike tour along wooded heritage sites in Gavere

A 23 km cycling route through the rolling countryside of Gavere and Zwalm (Dikkele) takes you past various trees, wooded edges, and hedges with special heritage value. You will learn about some heritage trees and discover places associated with the stories linked to these (mostly) ancient witnesses. This cycling tour was developed by

Isidoor Goddeeris, at home in Roeselare

Isidoor Goddeeris, at home in Roeselare

Discover the works of Roeselare sculptor and restorer Isidoor Goddeeris. It is a mix of artworks and bronze miniatures scattered throughout the city. Isidoor talks about the creation of the artworks, his inspiration, anecdotes, and more. The miniatures are accompanied by a short historical explanation.

Masterpieces Walk

Masterpieces Walk

Archief Gent presents: the Masterpieces Walk. This walk takes you through the city and through time: six masterpieces from the Archief Gent collection help us learn about the city and its history. These 'masterpieces' are objects or collections that are indispensable to Flemish

The impact of Expo 1913 on trams

The impact of Expo 1913 on trams

During the walk around St. Peter's Station, you will discover the impact of the station's former construction and current modernization on tram traffic, how the 1913 World's Fair shaped the city and the tram network, and how unique remnants of vanished city tram and neighborhood rail lines still flank streets and squares.