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Maldegem
The church of St.-Barbara was built in 1074. The tower still dates back to the 11th century, the choir to the 15th century. The building was destructed in 1578 and rebuilt in 1778-1779. On the right hand side of the small road that leads to the church, stands the old "Schepenhuis" (house of magistrates) which was built in 1525. In front of this house used to be a pillory. Not far from the church still stands a small castle from the 16th century, which is called "Het Kasteeltje". Reesinghe castle is situated just outside the center. The present manor was raised in 1858 on the place where used to be the stronghold of the lords of Maldegem. At that moment, the stronghold was nothing more than a ruin. First there used to be a fortified farm that was built on a small hill, surrounded by a wall. In the course of time, the farm became a genuine castle.
The most recent attraction we found on the banks of the river "Eede": a Belgian army tank. How to find it? Expressway Antwerpen-Knokke (N49), exit center (Noordstraat) and then at the first crossing to the right. Worth seeing: steam center, church
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