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belgianchocolate Says: The station and the whole neighbourhood was designed in 1852.The architect , J.P. Cluysenaer found inspiration in Amsterdam for the colonnade , the borse.The corner tower , the crenellations and the central turret reminds of a midieval castle...Anyway - a remarcable...
tompt Says: South of the city is vast naturepark called Ossebroeken. It is the place for a relaxing walk or a bit of running in the woods. We were there on a sunday afternoon when nearly every inhabitant of Aalst is jogging here. So maybe for a relaxing stroll you should choose another...
tompt Says: It is not always the most beautiful building in cities but the railroad station of Aalst must be seen.It lloks like a castle from the middleages.Architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer designed the station in 1852. It was finished and officially opened by Leopold II (later King...
tompt Says: The name of the castle was first mentioned in 1582 but it was then called farm Ter Linden. In 1677 it was owned by Priest Philippus ’t Kindt and got the nickname "the damned castle". Not only because the castle was located in the neighbourhood of the gallows, but the priest...
tompt Says: Like many belgian cities Aalst also has a beguinage. But it doesn't look very authentic anymore. It was founded in 1261, by a whealthy citizen of Aalst. After the first worlde war the number beguinges dropped until there were none left after the second world war. The small...
tompt Says: Cityhall is also located at the Grote Markt. The building is not very striking though. It is an old villa, originating from the 17th century it was rebuilt to its present form in the 18th century. In the inner courtyard they used to have stage performances. Aroound this...
tompt Says: Behind the St Martens church along the banks of the old Dender, the area where Aalst was founded, the buildings of the old hospital are now used as a city museum.The old buildings are great to see. There is an old chapel and ofcourse the monastery with the hospital...
tompt Says: From the Grote Markt walk through the Kerkstraat and within minutes you have reached another important building in Aalst: the St Martinus Church.This large church was built in the 15th century after Gent attacked Aalst and burnt most of it. Although it is a large church, it...
De Kraanvogel: chinese with too much to choose from
tompt Says: This chinese restaurant is, as most chinese restaurants in europe, overwhelming decorated in what must look like a chinese fashion. But there were also thai fans on the wall.The food though was great. The menu is large, and somewhat confusing. So we decided to have a set...
La Locanda: italian with style
tompt Says: The interior of the restaurants breaths the atmosphere of a local italian restaurant. The food is very good. Large portions, but also great quality.The restaurant was full when we came the first time, they managed to squeeeze us in on a small table. But the second time we...
Aalstarcafe: Cafe of the "Okapi" basketball fans
Luchonda Says: Next to Carnaval the second interest of the people from Aalst .... Basketball - and the combination is just a brilliant show of about 2000 guests and twice a team fighting for the finals in the second belgian division.
Carnaval is the tradition here
tompt Says: Aalst is known all over Belgium for its carnaval traditions. There are several parades with the most famous one on tuesday: "Voil Jeanettenstoet", men overdressed as women. We haven't been here during carnaval, but you can see evidence of the tradition all over Aalst. On the...
kylian74 Says: I went back to the city around 6:30pm. This photo is about the last part of the parade, The parade is 6 hours long yearly. The last part are those the most beautiful teams, all in all with music, lights dancers, so it's really entertaining.
tompt Says: Not much further down the road the Kwalestraat starts. Pass a small stream and you are looking to a beautiful castle. The castle is private property and can't be visited but when you are in this neighbourhood it is worth a look. The castle is about 100 years old.
tompt Says: Coming from the graveyard take a left turn, it is not really a road but a path following the walls of the graveyard. Follow the path, enjoy the green view over meadows, untill you reach the Jobstraat. Go left again. Not much further there is a small white church surrounded...
tompt Says: Since 1784 it is no longer permitted to bury the died in the church. Before that time the rich people got burried in the church to be as close to God as possible. The poor people were buried outside. You can imagine the smell of the decaying bodies under the floor (hence the...
Luchonda Says: Next to Carnaval the second interest of the people from AalstThe game Okapi Aalst - Dragons Ghent on januari 7th.....the game Okapi-Wevelgem on feb25... great show and pure sport Special dress at the occasion of Aalst Carneval
Door het vlaamse land - cycling
belgianchocolate Says: The touristical board has some different routes for you. If your interested , stop by in their office for information...Or just go for it and start at one of the direction signsFaluintjesroute 40kmBorders of Aalst 30 or 70 kmLeirekensroute 19kmDender*- and waaslandroute...
Liezje Says: Aalst is a not such a big city, but is very well known for its carnaval... It is a big party during three days where everyone is dancing, singing and ...especially drinking !! It is just lots of FUN !!
kylian74 Says: Do you know this kind of attraction? It's called *eclipse*, It is 48 meter's high, 110kmp..you can try it in Aalst Winter Foor if you have the courage to do it...I'm pretty sure this is not for me ;-( This attraction can accomodate to 8 persons, cost 6 euro per ride...my...
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My home town - Dirk Martens : bronze statue placed on the market in 1856. Dirk Martens, born in Aalst in 1450, went to Italy where he studied printing. He came back to Aalst where he became famous. Some of his works...
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The popularity of Carnaval in Belgium is based in Aalst. Since 1923 is there a celebration in town and develop to be " traditional" the carnaval celebration becomes bigger and bigger and improves the...
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Aalst - carnival , history , shopping....
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Aalst - Oignon city - between Gent and BXL
Small city between Gent and Brussels - but famous for the yearly Carneval parade. It is also the town of Martens - a famous previous and first belgian printer (1473). I visited this town once - it was...
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Aalst, not very much to see but a great carnaval.
Aalst ia an old city, it was first mentioned in a document in 870. It was not much more than a fort or large villa. In the 11th century the location at the river Dender was more populair and business...
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