The monastery is the largest building in the village. In 1854, a descendant of the Camerman family made its construction possible. It soon became a girls’ boarding house. Strange histories have...
Doel and Doelpolder have survived all floods and war disasters. Since the 1960s, the expansion of the Antwerp port has posed a new threat. Most of the inhabitants were chased away and many buildings, including important heritage sites, were demolished. The Doel & Polder Heritage Community strives to revive Doel's heritage, with respect for the past, the initial inhabitants and the current residents. Because heritage is a human right. KOESTERDOEL is a tribute to the work and the suffering of all generations of Doel residents and Doel lovers.
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The monastery is the largest building in the village. In 1854, a descendant of the Camerman family made its construction possible. It soon became a girls’ boarding house. Strange histories have...
The Scheldt Mill is the only windmill on a dike in Flanders. The mill has been there since the early 17th century and served successively as a fortress, water pumping station, windmill, country...
‘Doolen’ is the name for the community center, located in the former Boys’ School of Doel. The Boys’ school was founded at the end of the nineteenth century as a mixed primary...
A house of Plaisance in wartime The most prestigious house in Doel is the Hooghuis, a listed monument, built in Flemish Renaissance style and with a monumental door frame in Baroque style. It was...
Not only the history of this church is special. The rich interior tells about special patron saints, pilgrimages and the fate of the villagers and the village. The beautiful cemetery with the...
Google Arts and Culture The municipality of Beveren is happy to take you on an exploration through the municipality of Doel. The place Doel has a strong identity. From the very beginning in 1614 it...
Nov 20, 2021 Historic ship Ortelius means turning point for Doel Last night, the historic ship Ortelius was brought to Doel via special transport. This morning it was hoisted by two gigantic cranes...
Objections to the Hof ter Walle restoration project The Doel & Polder Heritage Community has expressed serious objections to the plans for the restoration of Hof ter Walle. The Heritage Community...
The harbor was built in 1614, at the same time as the village. Originally fishing boats and cargo ships were moored there to transport peat, grain and other agricultural products from the polder. The...
