圣马尔滕斯-拉特姆的艺术与遗产

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.

Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens

Modernist museum housing a private collection of Flemish expressionists, including works by Constant Permeke and Gustave Van de Woestyne, alongside rotating contemporary art exhibitions.

Woning Van Wassenhove

A masterpiece of Belgian brutalism designed by architect Juliaan Lampens between 1970 and 1974. The structure is characterized by its use of raw concrete, geometric forms, and open interior spaces.

Sint-Aldegondiskerk

A late Gothic church in the village of Deurle, featuring a 15th-century tower and a collection of religious art. Its scenic location near the Leie river has long inspired local painters.

Sint-Martinuskerk

A neo-Gothic church built in the late 19th century, serving as a central landmark in Sint-Martens-Latem. It stands on the site of earlier Romanesque and Gothic structures.

Royal Latem Golf Club

Founded in 1909, this is one of Belgium's oldest golf courses. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Fred Hawtree and is recognized as a regional heritage site.