Regional Heritage Highlights
This collection showcases the architectural and historical evolution of the Damme region. It features the 15th-century Brabant Gothic Town Hall and the Church of Our Lady, alongside medieval fortifications like Oostkerke Castle and Male Castle, now St. Trudo's Abbey. The list spans from the 13th-century literary legacy of poet Jacob van Maerlant to significant parish churches in Moerkerke, Hoeke, and Donk, reflecting centuries of religious and civic development in West Flanders.
A St. Trudo's Abbey, Bruges
Male Castle, Bruges. A community of the Canonesses Regular of the Holy Sepulchre.
B Oostkerke Castle
Oostkerke Castle is a castle in Damme, Belgium. The castle can be found south of the village Oostkerke, and was constructed in the 14th…
C Stadhuis Damme
A 15th-century example of Brabant Gothic architecture, this town hall features a belfry and historical statues on its facade. It was built on the site of a former market hall.
D Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboorte en Sint-Philippuskerk
The parish church of Sijsele, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary and Saint Philip.
E Sint-Jacob de Meerderekerk
A historic parish church located in the village of Hoeke along the Damse Vaart canal.
F Sint-Jozefkerk
The parish church of Donk, a hamlet in the municipality of Maldegem.
G Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hemelvaartkerk
A prominent church in Damme known for its massive, flat-topped tower that provides a landmark for the surrounding polder landscape.
H Jacob van Maerlant
Jacob van Maerlant was a Flemish poet of the 13th century and one of the most important Middle Dutch authors during the Middle Ages.
I Sint-Dionysiuskerk
The parish church of Moerkerke, dedicated to Saint Dionysius.
vrijheidsboom
A symbolic liberty tree located in the center of Damme, representing historical regional autonomy.
Mariakapel "Roos Lamotens"
A small devotional chapel dedicated to Mary, known locally as Roos Lamotens.
Füge Regional Heritage Highlights Zu Deiner Reise Hinzu
Erstelle eine detaillierte Reiseroute mit intelligenter Routenführung, Zeitabschätzungen und allem, was du für eine perfekte Reise brauchst.
