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Victor Laureys Architecture Tour

Victor Laureys Architecture Tour

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

Mariale Procession Nazareth

Mariale Procession Nazareth

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

Oudenburg City Walk: A City in Transition.

Oudenburg City Walk: A City in Transition.

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

Freshwater Hike for Families and Children

Freshwater Hike for Families and Children

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

Itteren and Borgharen - Heritage Walk

Itteren and Borgharen - Heritage Walk

Borgharen and Itteren are, in many ways, typical Meuse River villages. That beautiful, capricious, rain-fed river not only shaped a vast landscape, but also helped shape the lives of the people who made these fertile banks their home. Both villages were founded during the Middle Ages, but archaeological finds show that

Stumbling Stones in Sint-Niklaas

Stumbling Stones in Sint-Niklaas

Stumbling Stones are memorials dedicated to the victims of National Socialism during World War II. They are small concrete pavers measuring 10x10 cm with a brass plaque on top. The victim’s name is hand-engraved on the plaque. A Stumbling Stone is placed in the sidewalk in front of the former residence of people who were

Between Heaven and the Heath - Achelse Kluis - Welcome to My Place

Between Heaven and the Heath - Achelse Kluis - Welcome to My Place

Step into a landscape where boundaries blur and stories come to life. This heritage trail takes you through De Groote Heide Nature Border Park along the Belgian-Dutch border, where heathlands, ponds, and meandering streams set the stage for a rich history. Discover the silent witnesses of the past: the Death Wire from the