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정상 바로 전에 왼쪽에 자전거 주차장이 있고 사람이 많습니다 (자전거 타기 좋은 날씨라면). 거기에는 "떠다니는 예배당"이 있습니다. 내려가는 길에 저는 그곳을 지나쳐 갔습니다.

호수와 주변 자연을 둘러보세요.

매우 아름다운 산책로, 때로는 힘들지만 멋진 경치가 펼쳐집니다.

Stop and admire the views. Some spots look like they're straight out of a nature photo album.

The former Rosmeulen chocolate factory in Nerem, a submunicipality of Tongeren (Belgium), is a unique industrial heritage building with a rich history and striking architecture. The building was erected around 1908–1909 by Florent Rosmeulen, a chocolate maker who produced chocolate, cocoa, and gingerbread there. It is one of the few industrial buildings in Limburg built in the Art Nouveau style, with characteristic details such as an impressive stained-glass window above the entrance and decorative references to cocoa and chocolate. The structure is among the first in Belgium to be constructed with a reinforced concrete frame, which was progressive at the time and contributed to its robust industrial appearance. The factory flourished in the first decades of the 20th century but was severely affected by the economic crisis of the 1930s. After reorganizations, the company went bankrupt in 1934, and production ceased. In the decades that followed, the building served various purposes, being used by soldiers during World War II, then by other industrial enterprises such as a textile factory and a tin foundry, and later also for cultural activities. After years of vacancy and decay, the former chocolate factory was repurposed as a residential complex in the mid-2010s. Under the name "De Chocoladefabriek" (The Chocolate Factory), the industrial monument is being preserved and transformed into a residential project with lofts and apartments combined with communal areas and gardens. The impressive Art Nouveau block, with a stained-glass window approximately 6 meters wide, is one of the highlights of the renovation and is one of the largest glass artworks in an industrial context in Flanders. The repurposing of the former chocolate factory has become an example of how historical industrial heritage can be integrated into modern residential spaces. The project was even recognized with a prestigious real estate award for the way the old building was preserved and revitalized. Today, the building not only commemorates the region's industrial history but also forms an architectural and social hub where residential heritage and modern architecture merge, close to the De Kevie nature reserve and the former railway line.

An unusual, beautiful building with many great photo opportunities.

Nice long road, without other traffic

Beautiful view, especially in sunny weather.