Deurle

Deurle is part of the municipality of Sint-Martens-Latem located in the Flemish part of Belgium. Deurle is a picturesque small village near the borders of the river Lys and was added to Sint-Martens-Latem in 1977.[2] Many well-known Flemish artists have lived in this village nested near a forest.[3] Today, it is one of the best residential areas around Gent (Ghent), also counting numerous restaurants and bistros.

Deurle
Village
Sint Aldegondis Church
Sint Aldegondis Church
Deurle is located in Belgium
Deurle
Deurle
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°00′N 3°36′E
CountryBelgium
ProvinceEast Flanders
MunicipalitySint-Martens-Latem
Area
[1]
 • Total5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total2,492
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

The village was first mentioned in 1114 as Durle, but artefacts from the Roman era have been discovered.[4]

Notable people
  • Street view
    Street view
  • Clergy house
    Clergy house
  • Brasserie hotel
    Brasserie hotel
  • View on De Leie
    View on De Leie

References
  1. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44064B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. "Sint-Martens-Latem". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. "Sint-Martens-Laten". Langs De Leie (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  4. "Deurle". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  5. "Jenny Montigny". Kunstbus (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  6. "Gustave de Smet (1877 – 1943)". Art Salon Holland (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  • Media related to Deurle at Wikimedia Commons


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