Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Aalst, Belgium
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2.4 km
23 m
Experience Aalst in Belgium in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Sight 1: Kapel Sint-Antonius van Padua
The Chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua is a neo-baroque chapel in the beguinage of Aalst in East Flanders. The chapel is dedicated to Anthony of Padua.
Wikipedia: Kapel Sint-Antonius van Padua (Aalst) (NL), Heritage Website
Sight 2: Sint-Martinuskerk
St. Martin's Church is a Roman Catholic church, located in the Belgian city of Aalst. Until the construction of St. Joseph's Church in 1868, it was the only parish church in Aalst. The church has been protected as a monument since 1946.
Sight 3: Standbeeld Dirk Martens (de zwette maan)
Dirk Martens was a printer and editor in the County of Flanders. He published over fifty books by Erasmus and the very first edition of Thomas More's Utopia. He was the first to print Greek and Hebrew characters in the Netherlands. In 1856 a statue of Martens was erected on the main square of the town of his birth, Aalst.
Sight 4: Belfort
The Schepenhuis of Aalst, East Flanders, Belgium, is a former city hall, one of the oldest in the Low Countries. Dating originally from 1225, it was partially rebuilt twice as a result of fire damage, first after a 1380 war and again after a fireworks accident in 1879.
Sight 5: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Bijstandkerk
The Church of Our Lady of Assistance is a Roman Catholic place of worship, located on the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwplein in the Belgian city of Aalst.
Wikipedia: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Bijstandkerk (Aalst) (NL), Heritage Website
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