Oostkamp, Municipality in West Flanders, Belgium
Oostkamp is a municipality in West Flanders composed of four separate villages spread across the countryside. The area mixes rural landscapes with residential zones and several historic structures.
The municipality was liberated by the Canadian 4th Armoured Division in 1944, with soldiers dying near the waterway connecting Ghent and Bruges. This event marked a key moment in the local 20th-century history.
Sint Pieters-in-de-Bandenkerk shows building styles from different periods, from the Romanesque tower to the baroque organ, reflecting the religious life of the area. Visitors can see how construction methods changed over centuries.
The main administrative center is the OostCampus building where residents access government services. Since the municipality spreads across multiple villages, using a car or public transport helps visitors explore all areas comfortably.
Around 20 castles sit scattered across the countryside, built by wealthy merchants and nobles as country estates. Some of these structures date back to the 13th century and continue to shape the local landscape today.
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