Belgium Flemish Geraardsbergen
One of the oldest cities in Belgium, Geraardsbergen is known for its "Wall," a steep cobblestoned street.
Geraardsbergen is home to several places of interest. Manneken Pis is the oldest such statue, older than the more famous one in Brussels. The wall, a steep street paved with cobblestones, climbed every year by cyclists during the Tour of Flanders. Boelare Castle is the seat of the former feudal domain Land (Barony) of Boelare. Overboelare Airfield is a small glider airfield with a Douglas C-54A Skymaster (DC-4) as gate guard. Geraardsbergen is known for the mattentaart, a type of sweet pastry. This is made with matten paste or cheese curd.
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One of the oldest cities in Belgium, Geraardsbergen is known for its "Wall," a steep cobblestoned street.
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When setting out to see the sites of this historic center, do your exploring of this hilly area before enjoying a mattentaart.
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