Geraardsbergen, Administrative city in East Flanders, Belgium.
Description
Geraardsbergen is a city in East Flanders that spreads across multiple towns along the Dender River valley. The landscape features gentle hills, woodlands, and medieval buildings that define the Denderstreek region.
History
The settlement was established in 1068 and grew into a strategic location in the region. A major 1381 siege by Walter IV of Enghien tested its defenses and shaped its early development.
Culture
The annual krakelingenworp festival on Oudenberg Hill brings people together to toss traditional sweets, continuing a local custom passed down through time. This celebration shapes how residents and visitors experience the place and its traditions.
Practical
The city connects to major Belgian cities through public transportation and offers administrative services at civic centers. Visitors can find information and support for exploring local attractions and the area's layout.
Did you know?
The city holds an original Manneken Pis statue that predates the famous Brussels version. Local producers also make mattentaart, a pastry protected by EU standards.
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Manneken Pis of Geraardsbergen
1.3 km
Oudenberg
1.8 km
De Gavers
4.6 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk
4.1 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Oudebergkapel
1.8 km
Sint-Adriaansabdij
1.5 km
Castle of Blondel of Beauregard
4.9 kmDriscartmolen
6.9 km
Boelare Castle
1.9 km
Brouwerij Concordia
476 mKasteel van Schendelbeke
3.4 km
Sint-Catharinacollege
954 m
Cistercian Abbey of Beaupré
5.8 km
Kartuizerpriorij Sint-Martens-Bos
5.2 km
De Permanensje
1.3 km
Sint-Amanduskerk
4 km
Sint-Amanduskerk
7.1 km
Kasteel van Onkerzele
2.1 kmZandbergen railway station
7.8 km
Sint-Mattëuskerk
6.3 km
Sint-Pieterskerk
7.5 km
De Nuchten
6.9 km
Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk
4.6 km
House of the Liberal Society
1.2 km
Sint-Ursmaruskerk
2.7 km
Marbol
1.3 km
Sint-Maria-Magdalenakerk
6.2 km
Kasteel d'Harveng
4.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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