Aalst, Medieval municipality in East Flanders, Belgium.
The city stretches along the Dender River, featuring Gothic architecture, narrow streets, and Belgium's oldest surviving town hall with a 52-bell carillon.
Dirk Martens established the first printing press of the Low Countries in Aalst during 1473, leading to significant educational advancements in the region.
The annual carnival celebration before Lent includes parades with decorated floats, street performances, and the traditional election of Prince Carnival.
Located 31 kilometers northwest of Brussels, Aalst connects to major Belgian cities through regular train services and the E40 motorway network.
The Saint Martin's Collegiate Church contains a remarkable tabernacle from 1605, created by sculptor Hieronymus Duquesnoy the Elder with intricate stone details.
Location: Arrondissement of Aalst
Inception: January 1, 1977
Capital city: Aalst
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Operator: Stad Aalst
Part of: Politiezone Aalst, Emergency zone East Flanders South East
Shares border with: Lede, Affligem, Denderleeuw, Haaltert, Erpe-Mere, Dendermonde, Lebbeke, Opwijk, Asse
Phone: +3253779300
Email: info@aalst.be
Website: https://aalst.be
GPS coordinates: 50.93833,4.03917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30
Mesen Castle
5 km
Affligem Abbey
5.5 km
Schepenhuis
20 m
St Martin's Church of Aalst
126 m
St Joseph College, Aalst
196 m
Kasteel Terlinden
1.7 km
Borse van Amsterdam
73 m
Pierre Cornelisstadion
1.4 km
Sint-Jozefkerk
424 m
Waterkasteel van Moorsel
4.7 km
Grote Markt
26 m
Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek
1.9 km
Stadhuis van Aalst
37 m
Groot Park
1.1 km
't Gasthuys
242 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Bijstandkerk
1.1 km
Beguinage of Aalst
461 m
Kasteel van Regelsbrugge
1.5 km
Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian Abbey in Ninove
4.5 km
CC De Werf
234 m
Sint-Annabrug
390 m
Rozekensbos
2.7 km
Zeebergbrug
742 m
Parktuin Schelfhout
470 m
Saint Martin's church
4.3 km
Sint-Michielskerk
6 km
Sint-Walburgakerk
6.7 km
Heilig Hartkerk
1.3 kmReviews
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