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Grote Hoeve

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Grote Hoeve

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    Location: Merksplas, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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    April 14, 2022

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    The Grote Hoeve ("Big Court") was built in 1880 according to a design by Victor Besme in monastic architecture. The buildings are arranged along a large rectangular courtyard.
    You can still see from the former stables that dairy cows, sheep, pigs and cows lived here. Potatoes, corn and oats were also grown here - all the work was done by the "tramps" who lived (or had to) live here.

    At Brasserie Colonie 7 you can fortify yourself in the listed living quarters of the Grote Hoeve - be sure to try the farm ice cream. Yummy!
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    October 16, 2022

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    Merksplas Colony with beautiful (restored) monumental buildings that used to serve as shelters for vagrants.
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    October 7, 2023

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    The Grote Hoeve was built in 1880 according to a design by Victor Besme in monastic architecture. The buildings are arranged along a large rectangular courtyard.
    The former stables still show that dairy cows, sheep, pigs and cows lived here. Potatoes, corn and oats were also grown here - all the work was done by the "wanderers" who lived (or had to live) here.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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