Sint-Martens-Latem

Arte e patrimonio di Sint-Martens-Latem

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.

Art & Heritage of Sint-Martens-Latem — Mappa

A

Royal Latem Golf Club

Established in 1909, this historic course is one of Belgium's oldest. Located in the Lys Valley, the layout is integrated into the local wooded terrain.

B

Woning Van Wassenhove

Designed by architect Juliaan Lampens between 1972 and 1974, this Brutalist residence is constructed from concrete, glass, and wood, featuring an open-plan interior and geometric minimalism.

C

Sint-Aldegondiskerk

A regional heritage church in the Deurle district dedicated to Saint Aldegundis, serving as a focal point of the village's historic landscape.

D

Sint-Martinuskerk

A Roman Catholic parish church and designated regional heritage site located in the center of Sint-Martens-Latem.

E

Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens

Opened in 1967, this museum houses the private collection of Jules and Alice Dhondt-Dhaenens. The modernist building showcases Flemish Expressionist works and international contemporary art.