Grave marker for Albrecht Rodenbach

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Burial Plot of Albrecht Rodenbach who was a Flemish poet, and a leader in the revival of Flemish literature that occurred in the late 19th Century. He is more noteworthy as a symbol of the Flemish movement, than for his actual activities, since he died at the age of 23.

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Some of the mausoleums have stained glass windows.

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If youbaren't spooked by cemeteries, they can make for a beautiful walk.

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Heading towards the walkway along the Grote Bassin which is a river or canal in the north west portion of central Roeselare.

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Sidewalks line both sides of the Grote Bassin.

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The water is calm and although we saw some folks fishing, they didn't appear to be catching much.

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Some artwork posted in the Grote Bassin

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Homes along the Grote Bassin are typically luxurious

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Lush landscapes along the Grote Bassin walkway.

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Streets are frequently decorated with live flowers making for a beautiful setting

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We never did figure out what this is but the cage can be raised to the upper end of the tower. The tower appears to be fixed in its location.

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Not sure what this translates to...

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de Zalm's business seems to pick up as the temperature gets warmer.

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Roeselare Town Hall completed in 1770.

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Roeselare Town Hall

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The Beaux Arts brasserie (pub) proved to be an enjoyable source of needed hydration.

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Cycle Museum maps out the entire history of the cycle and the cycling sport.

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Cycle Museum

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Inside the Cycle Museum lobby

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A chocolate model of Roeselare

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The museum hostesses were quite helpful and informative. I learned that Demuynck is not a rare name in Belgium and that there have been several famous Demuynck cyclists over the years, most notably Johann Demuynck.

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Early bicycles

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Statue of Peegie was unveiled in 1982 and shows him selling his last tin of shoe polish. The locals will frequently decorate him with seasonal costumes.

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Statue of Albrecht Rodenbach. Unveiled in 1909, it symbolizes the Flemish struggle and the Flemish Nationalist Movement. He is represented as a young idealist carrying the charter of the blauwvoeterie" (Flemish Student Movement) in one hand on his chest and releasing the fulmar with the other.

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Saint Amand's Church. Built between 1869 and 1872.

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Statue of Albrecht Rodenbach. Unveiled in 1909, it symbolizes the Flemish struggle and the Flemish Nationalist Movement. He is represented as a young idealist carrying the charter of the blauwvoeterie" (Flemish Student Movement) in one hand on his chest and releasing the fulmar with the other.

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Statue of Albrecht Rodenbach with Saint Amand's church in the background

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Saint Amand's Church. Built between 1869 and 1872.

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Name plate on the wall of Saint Amand's church

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The Rodenbach brewery is a large expansive facility in east central Roeselare

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The brewery was hosting a wedding reception the afternoon of our visit.

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Rodenbach campus map

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Alternate brewery entrance

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Rodenbach Brewery

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Rodenbach Brewery

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Project Rodenbach 2000 statue

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Some of the buildings seem to have to have turrets or other fortress characteristics tat serve as reminders of the battles fought in years past.

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So many decisions, so little per diem...

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