Bottelare is a village in the province of East Flanders, Belgium, at the edge of the Flemish Ardennes. It is now part of the municipality of Merelbeke.

Bottelare
Village
Castle of Bottelare
Castle of Bottelare
Bottelare is located in Belgium
Bottelare
Bottelare
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°58′N 3°45′E / 50.967°N 3.750°E / 50.967; 3.750
CountryBelgium
ProvinceEast Flanders
MunicipalityMerelbeke
Area
 • Total3.01 km2 (1.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,860
 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

During the 17th century, Bottelare became a famous pilgrimage place, dedicated to Saint Anne.[2] Its gorgeous hall church, a large statue of Saint Anne and the Saint Anne Chapel in the village centre are witnesses of this.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44043B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. ^ Koenraad DE WOLF, Architectuurgids Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen. Barok, Rococo & Classicisme (1625-1800), 1998, pp. 76-78 and p. 127.
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