Easy hikes and walks in Landschap Van De Oude Schelde Tussen Bornem En Weert

History: formerly Buitenland was marshland. Over the centuries, dikes were built and land was reclaimed. The name "Buitenland" (also "Buytenland" or "Buijten landt") presumably refers to land reclaimed from the marshes outside the dikes. Until 1845, the area was almost uninhabited. After further land reclamation, the hamlet grew into a residential nucleus, stimulated by the family business. The hamlet has no church or school. It remains to this day a biologically valuable area.

The surrounding area, including the Sashuis, has been completely restored. This location is of great value to maritime history. The lock, dating from 1592, is the oldest existing and working lock.

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Visual Arts - Painter Tony Van Os °1886 / +1945 Franciscus Antonius Aloysius (Tony) Van Os (Antwerp, June 21, 1886 - Temse, September 5, 1945) was a Belgian painter, draftsman, and illustrator. But why is there a memorial for Tony here? During the repression after World War II, he was arrested and placed in the internment camp in Lokeren, where he contracted a spinal cord injury. He died shortly thereafter. He was married and had three children. The family lived abroad and then in Temse, while his studio ('t Jordaantje) was located in Weert. In 1970, a street there, the Tony van Oslaan, was named after him. A monument in his honor, the work of Henri Lannoye, stands on a small square in front of the lock house at the Sas van Weert. Works by Van Os can be seen in the Temse town hall, the Church of Our Lady, and the Sacred Heart Church in Temse, among other places. Source: Wikipedia

A prime location to capture a beautiful memory of Klein Brabant on film. Would you like to visit Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde Castle in Bornem yourself? You can visit the experience center and the castle grounds, both individually and in groups. The castle and castle gardens are only accessible with a guide. You can find all the information on the castle website: https://www.scheldeland.be/kasteel-marnix-de-sainte-aldegonde Historical context: the 16th-century Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde Castle was built by the Spanish nobleman Don Pedro Coloma and still exudes the grandeur of yesteryear. Filip de Marnix, Lord of Sainte Aldegonde, was the right-hand man of Prince William of Orange. He played a key role during the siege and fall of Antwerp in 1585 while mayor of the city. He is also mentioned as a possible author of the Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem.

The Weert quiet area is nestled between the Scheldt River and an old branch of the Scheldt in Weert. In the 13th century, the six-kilometer-long river was closed off and is now a quiet area par excellence.

Create a beautiful memory of your visit to Klein Brabant. Here, you can have your picture taken with the historic landscape of Marnix Castle in Sainte Aldegonde. Historical context: The castle was built by the Spanish nobleman Don Pedro Coloma and still exudes the grandeur of yesteryear. Philippe de Marnix, Lord of Sainte Aldegonde, was the right-hand man of Prince William of Orange and played a key role during the siege and fall of Antwerp in 1585, when he was mayor of the city. He is also mentioned as a possible author of the Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem.

In the mood for pure regional delight? 😋 Indulge in eel, the region's pride and joy, alongside delicious Flemish classics and various refined mussel dishes (in season). A place where tradition and flavor collide, and your taste buds are truly in for a treat. 🍽️✨ Reservations are required, because you won't want to miss this culinary treat! Opening hours: Thursday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Friday-Sunday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Holidays: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Kitchen closed between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.