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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

Liksems: Kaaskerke walking tour

Liksems: Kaaskerke walking tour

Kaaskerke near Diksmuide is located close to the Yser. Today, the landscape surrounding this former frontline village appears calm and peaceful. But wounds were inflicted here, so deep that they gave the war landscape a completely new appearance. Due to its location right next to the Yser, the old village center was completely destroyed, and a new one was built.

Liksems: Walking tour 'Oostkerke Herschapen'

Liksems: Walking tour 'Oostkerke Herschapen'

The picturesque village of Oostkerke near Diksmuide looks centuries old. However, during the 'Oostkerke Herschapen' walking tour, we discover how and where this village found a new home after the First World War. The Village Information Point is the starting point of the walk and provides a colorful insight into life in Oostkerke in the past.