Guided tours at Merelbeke's cemeteries
It is gradually becoming a tradition in Merelbeke to participate in the international Week of Discovering European Cemeteries. This year you can go to four of the six cemeteries in Merelbeke for free guided tours. These will not be boring guides about grave styles and makers. Merelbeke's passionate guides will lead you past the graves of well-known and lesser-known Merelbeke residents. You will learn about the merits of these people for the community and unravel the funerary symbols on their tombstones.
Saturday, 25 May 2024
- 10:30 am – Bottelare cemetery (guide An Hernalsteen)
- 2:30 pm – Munte cemetery (guide Bernadette Van Damme)
Sunday, 26 May 2024
- 10:30 am – Bottelare cemetery (guide An Hernalsteen)
- 2:30 pm – Schelderode cemetery (guide Georges de Meester)
Sunday, 2 June 2024
- 10:30 am – Munte cemetery (guide Bernadette Van Damme)
- 2:30 pm – Merelbeke cemetery center (guide Georges de Meester)
Meeting always at the entrance of the cemetery.
Additional information and reservations
Guided tours are free of charge, but advance reservations are required. The groups are limited to 20 people so book your spot quickly at erfgoed@merelbeke.be or 0474 85 56 14.
More information about the guided tours available HERE.
*Photo source: www.merelbeke.be