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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Beveren is a municipality of 48,000 people (2018) between Ghent and Antwerp in East Flanders, Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Beveren proper, Doel, Haasdonk, Kallo, Kieldrecht, Melsele, Verrebroek and Vrasene. The port of the Waasland (Dutch: Waaslandhaven) is in Beveren, on the left bank of the Scheldt, facing the port of Antwerp on the other side of the river.
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This 15th-century castle, surrounded by water in a nice park, is near the city centre. For individuals (as opposed to groups), there are free guiding tours every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month (May–September).
An 18th-century castle, also located in a park.
Well-known pilgrimage spot since 1511, boasting a 19th-century chapel and an Ommegang in the adjacent park.
Near the village of Kallo about 11 km north of Beveren, Fort Liefkenshoek a fort dating back to the 16th century and was built to protect the city and port of Antwerp against the Spanish troops lead by Farnese.
The Doel Nucleqr Power Station is one of the two nuclear power plants in Belgium and has a visitor's and information centre as well as a bike route. The plant lies on the bank of the Scheldt, 20 km north of Beveren, and covers an area of 80 hectares. With a height of 176 m, the two cooling towers are the most visible structure in the Port of Antwerp. Since 1995, one of the cooling towers has hosted a nest of peregrine falcons.
Fort Haasdonk was built just before World War I for Antwerp’s protection. Bunkers can still be seen nearby. Not far from recreatiedomein De Ster, it is 6 km south-west of Beveren.
Concerts frequently take place in this building.
A swimming pool not far from the centre, featuring a spa, wellness and a water park.
A bowling cafe/restaurant, offering squash and snooker as well.
Towards the south of Beveren, there are some beautiful rural biking routes (Haasdonk and further towards Kruibeke, Bazel, Temse, ...). Towards the north you can explore the rather typical polder landscape. The tourist office has maps for local bike routes, or you can use the Cycle Node Network to plan a custom excursion.
A free 3-day-festival which takes place in August
This event takes place on 11 November and celebrates Martin of Tours. Traditionally, people will gather in the market square and candy will be handed out (or thrown) for the children.
Popular restaurant in Melsele, not far from the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Gaverland Chapel.
Eng: Table of the Holy Spirit
One of the bars at the market square.
located on an old farm yard (1545). The owner is a professional hoof smith and practises draft horse driving (four-in-hand).
This shopping centre comprises most of the centre and makes Beveren the biggest shopping village in Flanders.
A shop specialised in Belgian wines. Their main shop is in Antwerp, but here they have a storage room.
By car
Beveren is located between the E34 (Antwerp - Knokke-Heist) and E17 (Antwerp - Ghent) on the N70. There are lots of free parking spaces in the centre of the municipality.
By tram
Tram line 3 takes you from the centre of Antwerp to a Park & Ride zone in Melsele, which is still 3.5 km from Beveren centre. You can take buses here.
By bus
Bus lines 81 through 85 and 89 take you from Antwerp to Beveren.
By taxi
Taxi Freddy, +32 3 755-06-06 is a 24h taxi company headquartered in Melsele.
The centre of Beveren, which is not very big, is easily explored on foot.php.
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