Oud-Rekem is a village in the Lanaken municipality of the Limburg province of Belgium. The village is considered one of the most authentic villages of Belgium.[2][3] Since 1994, it is protected as a monument.[4]
Oud-Rekem was first mentioned in 1140 as Radekeim.[4] The village was first a heerlijkheid. In 1356, it became a barony, and was elevated to county in 1623.[5]
During the 16th, 17th and 18th century, the town was located in a heavily contested area. Oud-Rekem was plundered, and had to station troops on multiple occasions.[4] In 1602, the first walls were erected around the town. Between 1625 and 1630, a second layer of defence was erected. In 1638, a third wall was built in between the first and second. Even though the walls were removed between 1825 and 1836, traces are still visible.[4]
In 1795 or 96, Oud-Rekem became part of Rekem,[5] and in 1977, the municipality was merged into Lanaken.[6]
In 1994, the old centre was protected as a monument.[4] Oud-Rekem won the election for most beautiful village of Flanders [nl] in 2008.[3][7]
Sightsedit
Donkeys in Oude Weerd
The Aspremont-Lynden Castle is located in the centre. The original castle dated from the Carolingian era. A larger castle was built in 1350 and existed until 1507. In 1597, the current castle was built by Count Herman d'Aspremont-Lynden. In 1792, the castle was confiscated by the French who demolished parts of the building. In 1921, the castle became a psychiatric hospital. The castle is surrounded by a large garden.[8]
The Oude Weerd [nl] is a nearby nature reserve which consists of grasslands, hedges, and pools. It is home to badgers and beavers.[9]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 73042B00". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
^"Oud - Rekem". River Park Maas Vallei (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2021.
^ ab"Mooiste Dorp Oud-Rekem". Lanaken (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2021.
^ abcde"Historische stadskern van Oud-Rekem". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2021.
^ ab"Rekem". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2021.
^"Oude Weerd". www.natuurpunt.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2021.
External linksedit
Media related to Oud-Rekem at Wikimedia Commons
January 01, 1970
rekem, village, lanaken, municipality, limburg, province, belgium, village, considered, most, authentic, villages, belgium, since, 1994, protected, monument, villagethe, gardens, aspremont, lynden, castlelocation, belgiumcoordinates, 9250, 7072, 9250, 7072coun. Oud Rekem is a village in the Lanaken municipality of the Limburg province of Belgium The village is considered one of the most authentic villages of Belgium 2 3 Since 1994 it is protected as a monument 4 Oud RekemVillageThe gardens of Aspremont Lynden CastleOud RekemLocation in BelgiumCoordinates 50 55 30 N 5 42 26 E 50 9250 N 5 7072 E 50 9250 5 7072Country BelgiumRegionFlemish RegionProvinceLimburgMunicipalityLanakenArea 1 Total0 25 km2 0 10 sq mi Population 2021 1 Total415 Density1 700 km2 4 300 sq mi Time zoneCET Contents 1 History 2 Sights 3 References 4 External linksHistory editOud Rekem was first mentioned in 1140 as Radekeim 4 The village was first a heerlijkheid In 1356 it became a barony and was elevated to county in 1623 5 During the 16th 17th and 18th century the town was located in a heavily contested area Oud Rekem was plundered and had to station troops on multiple occasions 4 In 1602 the first walls were erected around the town Between 1625 and 1630 a second layer of defence was erected In 1638 a third wall was built in between the first and second Even though the walls were removed between 1825 and 1836 traces are still visible 4 In 1795 or 96 Oud Rekem became part of Rekem 5 and in 1977 the municipality was merged into Lanaken 6 In 1994 the old centre was protected as a monument 4 Oud Rekem won the election for most beautiful village of Flanders nl in 2008 3 7 Sights edit nbsp Donkeys in Oude Weerd The Aspremont Lynden Castle is located in the centre The original castle dated from the Carolingian era A larger castle was built in 1350 and existed until 1507 In 1597 the current castle was built by Count Herman d Aspremont Lynden In 1792 the castle was confiscated by the French who demolished parts of the building In 1921 the castle became a psychiatric hospital The castle is surrounded by a large garden 8 The Oude Weerd nl is a nearby nature reserve which consists of grasslands hedges and pools It is home to badgers and beavers 9 References edit a b Bevolking per statistische sector Sector 73042B00 Statistics Belgium Retrieved 6 May 2022 Oud Rekem River Park Maas Vallei in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 a b Mooiste Dorp Oud Rekem Lanaken in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 a b c d e Historische stadskern van Oud Rekem Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 a b Rekem Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 Lanaken Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 Lo geweerd van lijst Mooiste dorp van Vlaanderen De Standaard in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 Kasteel d Aspremont Lynden Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 Oude Weerd www natuurpunt be in Dutch Retrieved 27 February 2021 External links edit nbsp Media related to Oud Rekem at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Oud Rekem amp oldid 1136763750, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
