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Discover Achterbos in 1.7 km. Start at the church square and enjoy a short but fascinating route that takes you past five QR codes with surprising stories about life in Achterbos, both past and present. Halfway along the route, you’ll find the unique site of the 15 small chapels, featuring informational panels and an impressive work of art to round out the experience.

Welcome to the Narrowest Part of the Netherlands. Roosteren is situated in a bend of the Meuse River, with the Belgian town of Maaseik across the river. The German border is never far away here either. On these sun-drenched riverbanks, history is everywhere. There’s plenty to discover here for anyone who loves heritage

Victor Laureys (1928–1987) was part of a generation of architects who introduced postwar modernism to the Waasland region through innovative designs. He had a short but prolific career, with projects located primarily in Lokeren and neighboring municipalities. Laureys primarily designed functional homes for the middle class, which were built

The veneration of the statue of Our Lady of Nazareth must have begun around 1240. It is certain that, around that time, a small statue of the Virgin Mary was already hanging from a tree in the woods of Nazareth. Three legends dating from the same period speak of a promise to build

Take a walk past Oudenburg’s highlights. The walk takes you past about fifteen locations where you’ll learn more about the history, interesting facts, and future plans for the most unique spots in the historic center. Let yourself be surprised by Oudenburg’s cultural richness, its buildings, people, and traditions. During

Zoet Water has long been a gathering place for hikers and nature lovers. It also has a long and interesting history. Traces of Stone Age settlements and agriculture have been found here. In the Middle Ages, there was a moated castle, and during the Spanish period, that castle was thoroughly remodeled in the Spanish style