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Berlare
Municipality
Schandpaal Gemeentehuis Dorp Berlare 2011 05 25.jpg
Flag of Berlare
Flag
 Coat of arms of Berlare
Coat of arms
Berlare is located in Belgium
Berlare
Berlare
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Dendermonde
Area
 • Total 37.82 km2 (14.60 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
9290
Area codes 09, 052
Website www.berlare.be

Berlare (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrlaːrə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere [nl] and Uitbergen [nl], as well as the village Donk [nl]. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. In 2021, Berlare had a total population of 15,222.

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 centre, 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 [nl] 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.

Gallery

  • Berlare - Sint-Martinuskerk 1

    Saint Martin's in Berlare

  • Bareldonk kapel 2011 07 24 00 02702

    The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk

  • Kasteel van Berlare westgevel

    The Castle of Berlare

  • Huurbootjes2

    The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction

Notable people

  • Tjörven De Brul, soccer player
  • Fred De Bruyne, cyclist and TV commentator
  • Karel De Gucht, politician
  • Paul Cammermans, film director and actor
  • Yves Van Der Straeten, soccer player
  • Preben Van Hecke, cyclist
  • Frank Van Laecke [nl], theater, opera, musical and TV director

Sports

  • BrigandZe Rugby Compagnie (2008)
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