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Dirk Martens Statue on the Grote Markt in Aalst
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Katrien
December 11, 2021
Hiking
This Aalst native is generally regarded as the importer of the printing press in the southern Netherlands. In 1473 he founded his first studio in Aalst.
His statue was designed …
His statue was designed …
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Willem VS
September 27, 2020
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Dirk Martens was born in Aalst around 1446 as the child of a wealthy family. After his training he went to Venice to learn the trade of printing. In 1473 …
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
March 10, 2022
Hiking
However busy it can be on the Grote Markt in Aalst, the medieval master printer Dirk Martens (°1447 +1534) is not concerned. He has been on the Grote Markt since 1856 to put a stop to the crowds. He knows how to trigger many passers-by by his cast glance.
Just press the pause button and enjoy the hustle and bustle around you together with Dirk.
Just press the pause button and enjoy the hustle and bustle around you together with Dirk.
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