Sint-Martens-Latem

Town ·🇧🇪 Belgium

Population 8,468

Area 14 km²

Time zone Europe/Brussels

Official website www.sint-martens-latem.be

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Sint-Martens-Latem Essentials

Sint-Martens-Latem, situated along the banks of the Lys river, is the historic cradle of Flemish Expressionism. This collection highlights the village's artistic heritage through the former studios of Gust De Smet and Edgar Gevaert, alongside the modernist landmark Woning Van Wassenhove. The list also includes the picturesque sub-municipality of Deurle, featuring the late-Gothic Sint-Aldegondiskerk and regional dining at d'Ouwe Hoeve, as well as the prestigious Royal Latem Golf Club, established in 1909.

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Art & Heritage of Sint-Martens-Latem

Sint-Martens-Latem preserves a legacy of Flemish Expressionism and modernist innovation. This selection highlights the architectural Brutalism of Juliaan Lampens’ Woning Van Wassenhove alongside the historic Royal Latem Golf Club, established in 1909. The village’s cultural foundations are further represented by the Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens and the heritage churches of Sint-Aldegondis and Sint-Martinus, reflecting the region's transition from traditional religious centers to a hub for 20th-century art.

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Hidden Heritage of the Lys

Explore the architectural evolution of the Lys region, from historic religious sites to 20th-century modernism. This selection features the Brutalist Woning Van Wassenhove by Juliaan Lampens and the Royal Latem Golf Club, established in 1909. The list also highlights local spiritual landmarks, including the Sint-Aldegondiskerk in Deurle, the Sint-Martinuskerk, and the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vrede chapel, illustrating the cultural and structural heritage of Sint-Martens-Latem.

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Art and Heritage in Sint-Martens-Latem

Sint-Martens-Latem’s cultural landscape is defined by its artistic heritage and modernist architecture. This selection features the Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens, home to significant Flemish expressionist works, and the Woning Van Wassenhove, a landmark of Juliaan Lampens' brutalist design. The list also includes the historic Sint-Aldegondiskerk in Deurle and the Sint-Martinuskerk, alongside the Royal Latem Golf Club, which has occupied its scenic grounds since 1909.

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