" Silent waters and slippy green eels." Mariekerke by belgianchocolate

Mariekerke Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 15 photos

Mariekerke is known in Belgium because
it's appearence in a TV-series.
'Stille waters'...
But it is also famous for another thing....

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Mariekerkse Jol is also the name for the desserts served in some restaurants. Not to be missed if you ask me... It is... more travel advice

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Ten-Hemel-Opgenomen-Kerk. Djeezes , how can I translate that. Our lady taken to heaven chuch - will... more travel advice

Ferryman can I cross the river , yes or no...? Used to be a popular game by children. The ferryman in the middle of... more travel advice

The 'Mariekerkse Jol' can still be admired left of the church , facing the water. He is named 'PETRUS' and a little... more travel advice

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Stephen-KarenConn Jan 3, 2005 at 8:52 AM

Now this looks like our kind of town. If we ever visit I'll be sure Karen doesn't wear her red jacket. GRIN. Would love to try the Mariekerkse - maybe even the "in the green."
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diocletianvs Jun 27, 2004 at 6:31 AM

Interesting page about Flemish customs - I enjoyed reading it. Can't say whether I liked Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Ten-Hemel-Opgenomen-Kerk or Paling in't groen better. (Do I sound Flemish?)
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Luchonda Jun 26, 2004 at 7:57 PM

Excellent page and flemish poetry/songs
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Helga67 Jun 10, 2004 at 9:55 AM

I've heard of the palingfeesten but never went there. Great page with informative tips. Well done
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fool_moon Jun 10, 2004 at 1:10 AM

Great page, zelf wanneer ik er nooit naar Mariekerke zal komen, ik hou van paling !
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b1bob Jun 8, 2004 at 12:57 PM

I think I can find the "Paling in't groen" recipe for you somewhere.
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deecat Jun 4, 2004 at 8:35 PM

What a interesting, unique place. Mariekerke is new to me, and I always enjoy learning about new places. Good use of detail; super photographs to accompany your excellent text.
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benidormone Jun 4, 2004 at 4:48 PM

Never been there on your pages it looks even an exciting place!!
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Imbi Jun 2, 2004 at 6:26 AM

Belgium, has so many beautiful places.