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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Oudenaarde is a city in East Flanders. Oudenaarde is about 30 km south of Ghent, the capital of the province. The town has a little over 30,000 inhabitants and is a convenient hub for cycling tourists because of its geographical location in the center of the Flemish Ardennes. The commune includes the villages of Bevere, Edelare, Eine, Ename, Heurne, Leupegem, Mater, Melden, Mullem, Nederename, and Volkegem en Welden.
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The flamboyant Gothic-style town hall and its belfry were designated as a in 1999, together with 31 other belfries across Flanders & Walloonia and later expanded to 56 buildings & belfies as Belfries of Belgium and France (whc.unesco.org/en/list/943). The city hall houses a unique collection of Oudenaarde tapestries.
Museum dedicated to the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) cycle race.
The oldest building in the beguinage dates back to 1500 and was the home of the rector. The houses in the beguinage are now flats for pensioners. The beguinage was proposed for the list of UNESCO World Heritage, but was not included in the list.
Provincial Archeological Museum
The construction of the church began in 1234 on the banks of the Scheldt, and the Church of St Walburga near the market square, are both worth a visit.
This church is the largest in Oudenaarde and dominates the historical part of the town.
This Cistercian abbey dates back to the 12th century and has been on the current grounds since the 13th century. Most of the edifices are now used as a city archive and for the municipal art academy.
Recreational area around an artificial lake. It is possible to practice lake surfing here.
Before moving to Oudenaarde this little brewery was in Bruges. Today it is the smallest craft brewery in Belgium.
Hotel in a new building close to the Scheldt river. There is a large parking site next to it.
By bus
The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Oudenaarde from Ghent, Geraardsbergen, Deinze and other neighbouring towns.be.
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