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Stadszoektocht Aalst

Stadszoektocht Aalst

Marijke planned a hike

August 14, 2021

Stadszoektocht Aalst

Easy

01:43

6.74km

3.9km/h

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.17 km

Belfry and District House

Highlight • Historical Site

The belfry was added in 1460 and was fitted with a sundial and a carillon with 52 bells in 1600. You hear a tune every 15 minutes. It was not …

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2.33 km

Chapel of the Holy Spirit

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Halfway the Kattestraat you have a clothing store "River Woods" on the left with a chapel. That chapel of H. Spirit has been incorporated into the shop, it is clearly visible from the vault.

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3.50 km

Carnavalshallen Street Art Murals

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Graffiti artist WAF and his team Alosta have been painting the carnival halls with street art since 2002. In 2019 they painted the last blank wall of the new warehouse …

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4.07 km

Priest Adolf Daens campaigned for political and social reforms and championed the interests of workers, peasants and small business owners.
As the figurehead of the Christian People's Party and representative …

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4.41 km

The Old Hospital

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The site of the Old Hospital is located on the Oude Vismarkt and the Burchtstraat in Aalst. Founded in 1243, this atmospheric complex of buildings dates largely from the 16th …

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4.48 km

St. Martin's Church

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The Sint-Martinuskerk, main parish church of Aalst, will be thoroughly restored until 2027. Since 2020, the high choir and its art treasures have been taken care of. This part of …

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4.62 km

house 'Stadt Van Antwerpen'

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The oldest house in Aalst can be found on the corner with Lange Zoutstraat 18.
This 17th century town house (the so-called 'Stadt Van Antwerpen' house) has a high stepped …

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4.83 km

Levionois

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This is a beautifully restored working-class hatch. They used to be small workers' houses with only one toilet outside for all residents.
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Formerly also called "Het IJzeren Hek" and …

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4.94 km

Convent of the Carmelite Sisters

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front house:
The monastery and chapel are largely preserved, but a few inferior buildings on the street side are falling to the ground. The front house is protected and will …

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4.97 km

Gillade Dance Hall (est. 1923)

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This was already a popular dance hall in Aalst in the 19th century. It was the most famous place in town with an organ. In 1923 it was decided to …

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5.14 km

St. John of Nepomuk

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This saint, also known as Joannes Nepomuk, often stands on bridges, as a patron saint for everyone who has anything to do with water. This Prague priest was horribly tortured …

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6.74 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.15 km

956 m

624 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

1.71 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Stadszoektocht Aalst

Belfry and District House

Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Carnavalshallen Street Art Murals

P. Daens Monument

The Old Hospital

St. Martin's Church

house 'Stadt Van Antwerpen'

Levionois

Convent of the Carmelite Sisters

Gillade Dance Hall (est. 1923)

St. John of Nepomuk

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