The best running trails around Temse

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.

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 castle was built by the Spanish nobleman Don Pedro Coloma and still exudes its former grandeur. Philippe 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.

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.

It is only a restaurant, you can't drink anything there, is made clear in a sad way.

The Church of Our Lady on the Market Square is the oldest of Temse's seven churches. Protected as a monument since 1983, it features a mix of architectural styles and is the result of centuries of construction and renovation. The church's foundation is attributed to Saint Amelberga, patron saint of Temse, around 770. Statues of her can be seen both inside and outside the church. Inside, you'll find various art treasures and curiosities, such as beautiful 18th-century wood carvings and the mausoleum of Roeland Lefèvre from 1517. He was the first secular lord of Temse. Some also call the Church of Our Lady the Nijs Museum, after the renowned family of artists from Temse who designed much of the interior. Adrianus Nijs's wife served as the model for Saint Amelberga in the pulpit.

The sculpture group "The Tuysscher and the Vinegar-Sure" is also by Valeer Peirsman. The sculptures refer to the nicknames of the people of Temse. In the Middle Ages, residents of Temse were derisively called "tuysschers," meaning gamblers or gamblers for big money. Around the 18th century, the nickname "azijnzeker" (vinegar-sure) originated. The name comes from the many vinegar breweries active in Temse at the time. It also refers to the dialect word "zeker" or "zeiker," which means sourpuss.

Before World War II, ships were loaded and unloaded at Wilfordkaai by men known in Temse as "kaailopers." Between loading and unloading, they passed the time by simply doing nothing. The term was also used for men who spent a lot of time on the quay. Some have lived on in our memories as legendary folk figures. Three figures in this sculpture group are based on real people. The fourth symbolizes all quay walkers. Valeer Peirsman completed this bronze artwork in 1991.