Deurle
Village in East Flanders, Belgium
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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 | |
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Village | |
Sint Aldegondis Church | |
  Deurle Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°00′N 3°36′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Sint-Martens-Latem |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,492 |
| • Density | 455/km2 (1,180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
The village was first mentioned in 1114 as Durle, but artefacts from the Roman era have been discovered.[4]
Notable people
- Jenny Montigny (1875–1937), artist[5]
- Gustave De Smet (1877-1943), artist[6]
Gallery
Street view
Clergy house
Brasserie hotel
View on De Leie
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