Berlare

Berlare (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrlaːrə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and Uitbergen, as well as the village Donk. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. On January 1, 2012, Berlare had a total population of 14,690.

Berlare
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Berlare
Location in Belgium
Location of Berlare in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°01′30″N 04°00′09″E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
  MayorKatja Gabriëls (Open VLD)
  Governing party/iesOpen VLD, sp.a
Area
  Total37.82 km2 (14.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total14,849
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
9290
Area codes09, 052
Websitewww.berlare.be

History

It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the "Peasants' War" began in 1798.

Places of interest

  • The church of Saint Martin and a 17th-century pillory in the center of Berlare proper. The Castle of Berlare, also in the town center, was opened to the public in 2012.
  • The Bareldonk Chapel, built in the 14th century and expanded in 1774 in Rococo style, is situated in Donk. There is a Way of the Cross and calvary with sculptures by Aloïs De Beule next to the chapel.
  • The Donkmeer is a lake, about 86 ha in size, that came into existence through the harvesting of peat.
  • Recreation area Nieuwdonk.
  • Forested areas with trails include Berlare Broek and the Gratiebossen.
  • Riekend Rustpunt is a very small museum about the historic river transport of manure from the city to the countryside.

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