Bottelare
Bottelare is a village in the province of East Flanders, Belgium, at the edge of the Flemish Ardennes. It is now part of the municipality of Merelbeke.
Bottelare | |
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Village | |
 Castle of Bottelare | |
  Bottelare Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 3°45′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Merelbeke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 km2 (1.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,860 |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
During the 17th century, Bottelare became a famous pilgrimage place, dedicated to Saint Anne.[2] Its gorgeous hall church, a large statue of Saint Anne and the Saint Anne Chapel in the village centre are witnesses of this.
Places of interest
Church of Bottelare (2007)
Saint Anne Chapel of Bottelare (2007)
References
- "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44043B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- Koenraad DE WOLF, Architectuurgids Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen. Barok, Rococo & Classicisme (1625-1800), 1998, pp. 76-78 and p. 127.
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