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Godshuis Sint-Laureins

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  • Location: Sint-Laureins, Eeklo, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    April 20, 2022

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    The imposing almshouse in Sint-Laureins immediately catches the eye. The listed building dates from the 19th century. The intention was that it would become a kind of hospital for people with swamp fever, a disease that was still frequent in the wetlands of Meetjeslandse creeks. The building's purpose has changed several times throughout its history: from a home for the elderly and the common sick, to an orphanage and educational institution, and even a hotel. It is currently empty.
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    August 23, 2026

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    The Monumental Godshuis van Sint-Laureins is an impressive 19th-century building that still dominates the wide surroundings. With its symmetrical brick wings, stately staircase, and striking domed tower, it almost resembles a small palace, right in the middle of the quiet polder landscape.

    The complex was built between 1843 and 1849 thanks to the generous legacy of Antonia Van Damme, a wealthy resident of Sint-Laureins. In her will, she stipulated that her fortune should be used for a godshuis (almshouse), where poor orphans, the elderly, and the sick from the region could be housed and cared for.
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    Boerekreek – Leopold Canal Foot Ferry loop from Sint-Laureins

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

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    Elevation 40 m

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    Location: Sint-Laureins, Eeklo, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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