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. TheDonkmeer, 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.

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.

Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlare