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Our Lady of the Dunes Church
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VISITFLANDERS
August 9, 2021
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James Ensor (1860-1949) was one of the most important innovators of modern art in Belgium and made a significant contribution to the development of Surrealism and Dadaism. His work is closely linked to Oostende. Here he spent most of his life. And this is where he is buried.
You can meet the master of the whimsical in the graveyard of the small dune church dedicated to Our Lady. Ensor painted and memorialized the church, which originally dates from the 16th century.
You can meet the master of the whimsical in the graveyard of the small dune church dedicated to Our Lady. Ensor painted and memorialized the church, which originally dates from the 16th century.
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Dirk Couck
January 1, 2022
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If you pass here and the door of the church is open, be sure to enter. (See photos) It is a charming little church with a very authentic look. The woodwork inside and the different styles of stained glass windows are beautiful.
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
February 4, 2023
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The Dunes Church was built between 1350 and 1400. During the First World War, the Germans demolished the tower because it was too visible from the sea. Between 1929 and …
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