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 [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.^[2]

Berlare
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Berlare
Berlare Location in Belgium Location of Berlare in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°01′30″N 04°00′09″E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Dendermonde
Government
• Mayor	Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD)
• Governing party/ies	Open VLD, N-VA
Area
• Total	38.23 km2 (14.76 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	14,849
• Density	390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes	9290
NIS code	42003
Area codes	09, 052
Website	www.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 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

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  Saint Martin's in Berlare
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  The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
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  The Castle of Berlare
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  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
• Cecile Bombeek, serial killer

Sports

• BrigandZe Rugby Compagnie (2008)^[3]