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Location: East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Belfry and District House – Aalst City Park 1915 - 1916 loop from Aalst

7.91km

02:01

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Aalst Station loop from Aalst

12.1km

03:03

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Belfry and District House – Aalst Station loop from Aalst

3.97km

01:01

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

September 27, 2020

The station building was designed by the Belgian architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaar in 1852 and was officially inaugurated on 6 July 1856 by Crown Prince Leopold, later King Leopold II. The architectural style of the station building is a mix of a medieval castle with a Gothic town hall. The building was built in Boomse papensteen and bluestone, reminiscent of Tudor Gothic. The two side pavilions and the awning on the platform side were added in 1890.
In 1975 the building was "worn out" and a demolition request was submitted on August 26, 1975. Due to its unique (historical) character, various authorities and associations insisted on preserving the outdoor area. A Royal Decree of 19 June 1978 ensured the protection of the old station building and the surrounding area. In September 1990 the station building was nevertheless demolished, but without touching the outer walls and the tower. It is Jean-Pierre Cluysenaar's only "station de ville" that still exists. The stations of Ninove and Geraardsbergen were completely demolished to make way for a single-storey new building.
A scale model of the Aalst station can be viewed in the premises of the East Flemish Model Building Association in Aalst.
At the end of 2001, the city of Aalst, De Lijn, the NMBS, the Post and NV Amylum joined forces to thoroughly embellish the Aalst station environment (Project ASO).

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Katrien

December 11, 2021

The railway station, along with the surrounding district, was designed in 1852 by Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer. His inspiration for the design came from the colonnade of the Borse of Amsterdam. The battlements, the corner turrets and the central battle tower are reminiscent of a medieval castle.
The direct train connection from Ghent to Brussels via Aalst meant a considerable increase in the distribution options for Aalst products and an advantage for the supply of the many factories in Aalst. This building was completely renovated in 1990 and now the city of Aalst is working closely with NMBS, Infrabel, de Lijn en Waterwegen and Zeekanaal NV to realize a new station environment.

Thanks to the master plan by architect Christian Kieckens, the station environment has been transformed into a pleasant and dynamic meeting point for bustling Aalst.

Source: visit-aalst.be/nl/beziensworthheden/station

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 10, 2022

A station always gives a bit of a travel feeling.
Commuters, travelers and day trippers come and go in and around the stately building and its forecourt. Put yourself aside, always nice to watch the flow of people. An adventure also starts or stops at Aalst station…

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Location: East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Aalst Station

1. Belfry and District House – Aalst City Park 1915 - 1916 loop from Aalst

2. Aalst Station loop from Aalst

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