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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Geraardsbergen is a beautiful city in the southeastern corner of East Flanders. The city was founded in 1068 by Duke of Flanders Boudewijn IV. The reason of its foundation was because of the strategic position right on the borders of Hainaut and Brabant.
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Yes, the Manneken Pis is commonly associated with Brussels, but here in Geraardsbergen is the oldest one! The small statue of the peeing boy of Geraardsbergen is 160 years older than the one of Brussels. The small statue stands in front of the town hall. Since 2016 the statue received what it deserved, its own museum. This museum is housed inside the tourist office.
The Geraardsbergen town hall is one of the most characteristic buildings of the town. It dates back to the medieval ages but has been damaged and restored multiple times since. The historic Cloth Hall which is overarched by Gothic vaults nowadays houses the tourist office.
3 star hotel in the centre of Geraardsbergen.
Small hotel in the centre of the town located in a corner building.
By bus
The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Geraardsbergen from Aalst, Oudenaarde, Ninove and other neighbouring towns.be.
By car
Geraardsbergen is a small town and it is perfectly possible to discover the town on foot. However, if you would like to see the surrounding villages and countryside a bike or car is recommended.
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