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The church's origins lie in the 12th-century Chapel of Our Lady of the Maerct. In 1515, the relic of Saint Bartholomew was brought in a solemn procession from the neighboring village of Sint-Martens-Lierde to Geraardsbergen. The late Gothic parish church henceforth bears the name of this apostle-martyr. Bartholomew is invoked against nervous and skin diseases, and is, among other things, the patron saint of tanners. The saint's relic is housed in a magnificent silver shrine (1719). In the mid-eighteenth century, the time was ripe for a modification to the French rococo style. The town hall, too, was adapted. The Geraardsbergen carpenter-sculptor Gilles de Ville and several colleagues created various ornate pieces of furniture, including the naturalistic pulpit. At the end of the nineteenth century, the Ghent architect August Van Assche drastically turned the clock back to the Middle Ages. The church regains its Gothic exterior. Inside, a magnificent neo-Gothic interior, inspired by Louis Bert de l’Arbre, now shines, with the choir as its centerpiece. The godfather of neo-Gothic architecture in Geraardsbergen is so delighted with the prestigious commission that he painted the choir and transept entirely free of charge. Uniquely, the interior has been exceptionally well preserved, from the stained-glass windows and altarpieces to the shining lights on the choir stalls. This is almost unheard of in Flanders.

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The current appearance of the church, which acquired its current name after the acquisition of the relics of Saint Bartholomew in 1515, dates from the years 1880-1896. During this period, architect August Van Assche (1826-1907) began a thorough restoration to return the church to its "original" Gothic appearance, or even improve it. The chairman of the church council, Louis Bert-de l'Arbre, was the driving force behind this renovation. He and his wife are depicted in a stained-glass window in the former St. George's Chapel in the west, which has been part of the church ever since and was dedicated to Our Lady. (Open Churches)

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The original 14th-century Gothic town hall with vertically stacked halls was ravaged several times, including in 1381, 1485, 1549 and the last quarter of the 16th century; restored in 1598-99. Renovated in 1752-53 in Louis XV style with a plastered facade, central bay accentuated by a wrought iron balcony on the main floor, ending in a triangular pediment; segmental arch windows. Slight damage in 1779 and 1814. Neo-Gothic renovation in 1891-96 based on a design by architect Langerock; contractor Cock. Addition of the monumental staircase in 1896. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

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Definitely go inside, it's beautiful.

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"The Wall of Geraardsbergen"—who doesn't know it? It's a true classic in Flemish cycling. This iconic climb was a popular event in the Tour of Flanders for many years. A stretch of about 1100 meters takes you to the summit of the Oudenberg, at an altitude of 110 meters. From here, you have a magnificent view of the region and the famous chapel.

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O Wall, you proud stone back, with cobblestones crooked and steep and unyielding, where many a cyclist climbs with toil, and every step belies the will. You wind narrowly through green splendor, a climb that has brought heroes, where sweat and hope embrace, and legs tremble without shame. No mountain so low, no wall so high, as you that arched through the centuries, where Flanders cheers on every side, and wind embraces the cyclist's heart. You are not a road, you are a battle, a victory, painful and liberating, a test of courage, a torture, but also a song, a lifelong one. Whoever climbs you with firm understanding, feels fire and flame in heart and hand, for on your summit, so proud, so clear, proudly waits, year after year. O Wall, you are a living song, that sees through every cycling soul — an ode to the power of man and wheel, you are a wall, but also a soul.

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Oudeberg Castle is situated on a beautiful four-hectare estate, perched atop the Oudeberg hill, just behind the Holy Chapel and bordering the iconic Wall of Geraardsbergen. Over the years, the estate has undergone remarkable evolution. Its current, almost fairytale-like appearance is the result of this long history. The castle's origins likely date back to a modest farmstead with accompanying stables, once owned by linen merchant and later banker Jean-François Spitaels. The characterful appearance of the castle as we know it today is largely the work of Felix Spitaels, who carried out extensive expansions between 1890 and 1895. In 1903-1904, thanks to notary Désiré De Clercq, the building took on an even more authentic castle-like appearance. Later, the estate came into the hands of the Blicken and Putseys families. Since 2003, it has been owned by Mr. Alain Corneille, who meticulously restored the property to its original grandeur.

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