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The Secret Life of an Abbey Barn

The Secret Life of an Abbey Barn

Villa Hazenhout is tucked away in the Hugo Voeten Sculpture Garden. This former abbey barn once belonged to the network of farms surrounding Tongerlo Abbey. It was originally located opposite the Beddermolen in Westerlo. More than half a century ago, its location changed. There is a fascinating story behind the move from its former location to its current one.

Wevelgem Bike Tour 825

Wevelgem Bike Tour 825

To mark the 825th anniversary of Wevelgem, WIBILINGA vzw Moorsele-Wevelgem is organizing various activities, including this bike ride. This tour takes us past places and buildings in this municipality that no longer exist. 📏 20 km 🕑 2.5 hours ⭐ Suitable for city bikes and children 📍 WIBILINGA vzw, Parking Leopoldstraat 45 in Wevelgem 🏁 WIBILINGA vzw,

Antwerp Archaeology Route

Antwerp Archaeology Route

Antwerp likes to show off its history. Historic buildings still dominate the cityscape. Just think of the cathedral or the Steen. Other historical elements have become hidden over the years under new buildings, roads, and squares. But hidden does not mean gone. Antwerp's underground still contains

Stumbling Stones in Deurne - North

Stumbling Stones in Deurne - North

In Deurne, you will find stumbling stones in the pavement at various locations. These are memorial plaques for victims of the Second World War. Jewish families in the neighborhood had little choice during the war years: obey the strict regulations, flee, go into hiding, or join the resistance. Of the approximately 500 Jews in Deurne, 260 people never returned.

Stumbling Stones in Deurne - South

Stumbling Stones in Deurne - South

In Deurne, you will find stumbling stones in the pavement at various locations. These are memorial plaques for victims of the Second World War. Jewish families in the neighborhood had little choice during the war years: obey the strict regulations, flee, go into hiding, or join the resistance. Of the approximately 500 Jews in Deurne, 260 people never returned.

Kapellekestocht - the bike ride

Kapellekestocht - the bike ride

Inventory of small religious heritage sites In 2022-2023, a large number of volunteers, led by Erfgoed Noorderkempen, made an inventory of all the chapels in Merksplas. Themed routes Toerisme Merksplas vzw created a 30 km cycling loop that connects the 'kapellekes op den buiten' (chapels in the countryside). In May 2023

Kapellekestocht - the walk

Kapellekestocht - the walk

Inventory of small religious heritage In 2022-2023, under the guidance of Erfgoed Noorderkempen, a large number of volunteers made an inventory of all the chapels in Merksplas. Themed routes Toerisme Merksplas vzw created two walking routes of around 5 km that connect as many chapels as possible in and around the village. You can walk both loops