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Saint Martin's Church

Saint Martin's Church

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Saint Martin's Church

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Location: Zottegem, Aalst, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Dominiek Van Dooren

October 14, 2025

Hiking

This is an important church whose origins date back to the pre-Romanesque period. It was donated in 963 to the abbey of Saint-Vanne of Verdun and in 1065 to the abbey of Hasnon, near Valenciennes. In 1581 it was set on fire by plundering Malcontents, mutinous troops of the States-General fighting against the Spanish. Inhabitants who fled inside were chased into the fire to die or murdered when they came out. The large church roof was reportedly lowered later, due to lack of funds, after another fire in 1728.

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Geert Vergauwe

August 1, 2022

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The Saint Martin's Church in Velzeke dates back to the Carolingian period (10th century). This church is therefore one of the oldest preserved churches in Flanders

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DirkWi

September 3, 2023

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The history of the church dates back to the 10th century! Be sure to also check out the side altars and confessionals. A brochure (€1) with detailed information about the church is available in the church.

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Elevation 100 m

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Wednesday 13 May

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79 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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