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The Dikken van Pamel is a beacon in Pamel along the Dender river, a mammoth of a landmark.

Ninove, which acquired city rights in the 14th century, was defended by a castle, a tower, and an earthen rampart, interrupted by four city gates. The gates provided access to the city via the four main approaches: the Brabantse Poort on the road from Brussels, the Geraardsbergse Poort on the road from the city of the same name, and the Kloosterpoort on the road from Aalst. The Koepoort provided access to the Nederwijk (hence also called Nederwijkpoort), the Kouter, and the Dendermeersen. In peacetime, all gates served as housing for the poor, a storehouse for powder and weapons, and a prison. By the end of the 18th century, three of Ninove's four city gates had been demolished. Where they once stood, you now find reminders: a fountain with two turrets (Brabantse Poort), a work of art (Geraardsbergse Poort), and two memorial stones (Kloosterpoort). The Koepoort's survival from demolition likely stems from the fact that it stood least in the way of the city's systematic expansion. The Koepoort, first mentioned in 1397 under the name "Warmoespoort," was completely rebuilt around 1600. It was constructed of sandstone from the quarries of Geraardsbergen and, after its restoration, officially served as the city prison. Because, unlike the other gates, it lacked a drawbridge, an earthen rampart was built around it in times of war. After its function as a city prison, the Koepoort successively housed the city's volunteer fire department and the library. It was then used as a venue for socio-cultural organizations. However, the ravages of time took their toll, and the building required a complete and thorough restoration, both interior and exterior.

The Chapel of the Hospital of Our Lady in Ninove is a beautiful example of Baroque architecture, built in 1763. The facade of the chapel is classicist with Baroque elements, including pilasters and a triangular pediment. Inside you will find a communion rail and a wooden altar in late Rococo style, as well as wainscoting from the second half of the 18th century. This chapel is the only remaining part of the former municipal hospital and offers a glimpse of the rich history of Ninove.

Ninove's old town hall, located on Oudstrijdersplein, is a historic building that played a significant role in the city's administrative history. The current building dates from 1834 and was designed by architect Louis Roelandt after the previous town hall was destroyed by fire. The town hall has a rich history dating back to the 14th century, when the original aldermen's house was first mentioned. This building was rebuilt and restored several times, particularly after destruction in the 15th century and a major fire in 1603. The current neoclassical design reflects the style of the 19th century and has been a protected monument since 1976. Inside the town hall, several original elements have been preserved, such as the staircase in the stairwell and a section of the original floor in the reception area. The building is now frequently used for exhibitions of local artists and photography.

The Corneliuspoort in Ninove is a historic gate that is part of the former Abbey of Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian. This abbey, located in the center of Ninove, was a monastery of the Premonstratensian Order. Although the abbey itself has largely disappeared, the gate remains an important remnant of the city's rich religious heritage. The gate is named after Saint Cornelius, one of the abbey's patron saints. It is an impressive building that reflects the grandeur of the abbey in its heyday. The architecture of the gate shows Baroque influences, which is typical of many religious buildings from that period in Flanders.

Fantastic statue and resting place on the jaagpaad

The Koepoort is a city gate in the Koepoortstraat in Ninove. It is the only survivor of the four city gates that Ninove once had. The gate gave access to the Nederwijk, the Kouter and the Dendermeersen. In times of peace, the gate served as a home for poor people, a warehouse for powder and weaponry, and a prison. The Koepoort was already mentioned in the 14th century and was called the Warmoespoort from 1397 to the end of the 16th century. Afterwards the gate was given the name Nederwijkpoort. It was completely destroyed in 1462 and subsequently rebuilt.

The statue on the Dender is the Statue of the Fat Van Pamel, a monument in Pamel (Roosdaal) in memory of the popular figure Victor De Klerck, alias 'the Fat van Pamel' (1848-1885). This bronze work of art is located on the edge of the Dender and is by sculptor Patrick van Craenenbroeck. The statue only shows the clothing of the imposing figure, as a symbol of his liberation from his merciless fate. It weighed an estimated 300 kilos and was often watched by the boat pullers who pulled their ships along the towpath1. It made him shy and depressed and he was barely thirty-six years old. The statue was inaugurated on September 9, 2001 and is now a beacon along the Denderkaai. You can also find a playground and a bench there.