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Sint-Elooiskapel Kwenenbos
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Katrien
July 7, 2021
Hiking
This chapel was probably built in the 13th-14th century in honor of Saint Eloi, the patron saint of blacksmiths and metalworkers. He was revered as a guardian against the plague and other contagious diseases. The ordination of horses still takes place here every year on the first Sunday of July.
The chapel was founded as a Gothic pilgrimage chapel. Over the centuries, the chapel had many other uses, such as stables and coal warehouses. In 1927 she was completely restored. Also in 1992 a restoration took place.
Source: merelbeke.be
The chapel was founded as a Gothic pilgrimage chapel. Over the centuries, the chapel had many other uses, such as stables and coal warehouses. In 1927 she was completely restored. Also in 1992 a restoration took place.
Source: merelbeke.be
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•Katrien
July 7, 2021
Hiking
The Scheldt valley route is actually a cycling route of 30 km, largely on the traffic-free towpath. This route is less pleasant for walkers.
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