Art and culture
Art and culture
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Information artwork Asten Market
Information artwork Asten Market
An informational artwork has been opened in the centre of Asten. The artwork has the shape of a b...
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Jan the blacksmith of Diesdunc
Jan the blacksmith of Diesdunc
Jan, the blacksmith living in Diesdonk near Asten, made the iron clapper for the Mariaklok in 144...
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Art: Two Generations
Art: Two Generations
Two women from two generations, a bronze by artist Jan van Ipenburg.
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Heusden Light Monument
Heusden Light Monument
In 2021, Heusden celebrated its centenary. Heusden originated from four hamlets: Voorste Heusden,...
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Art: Hunting Scene
Art: Hunting Scene
A Jugendstil tile tableau from 1904 on the villa of Johan Bluyssen. Depicted are a fox, dog, squi...
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Social Sofa Asten
Social Sofa Asten
A Social Sofa is a mosaic-covered bench placed in public spaces, based on an idea by Karin Bruers.
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Art: Anne Frank
Art: Anne Frank
Statue of Anne Frank, unveiled in 1995 in the town hall. Her hands are shackled; she represents a...
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Tree fountain
Tree fountain
The work depicts a tree of life in the form of hands belonging to children from St. Pieter primar...
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Art: The Green Gate
Art: The Green Gate
The Green Gate marks the entrance to the village center. Installed in 2001, the artwork features...
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Art: The Horse
Art: The Horse
The Eijsbouts company decided to cast artworks in addition to bells. Artist Theo van Amstel was o...
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Art: Lion Fountain
Art: Lion Fountain
A neo-Gothic sandstone fountain featuring lion heads that spout water and floral motifs.
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Art: Prince De Klot
Art: Prince De Klot
On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Carnival Foundation De Klot, Leny Manders - van de...
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The Lily
The Lily
Bruno Feger was inspired by the name of the building, care center 'De Lisse'.
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Ironwork
Ironwork
Mathieu Konings designed this ironwork in 1972 using leftover materials from bells and clockworks...
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Art: Coat of Arms of the village of Asten
Art: Coat of Arms of the village of Asten
Above the entrance of the old town hall on the Markt, a sandstone plaque was embedded in 1919 dep...
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Museum and more cultural highlights
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Museum Klok & Peel
One museum, two collections. The Peel collection teaches you in a unique way how the Groote Peel National Park has developed over millions of years into a unique nature reserve. In the Bell collection, the museum displays the largest collection of bells and carillons from all over the world.
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Church of the Presentation of Mary
The H. Maria Presentatiekerk (Church of the Presentation of Mary) is a Roman Catholic, neo-Gothic church from 1898, dedicated to Mary's Presentation. Architect: Caspar Franssen. Not so long ago, old murals were uncovered from beneath the plasterwork.
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De Oostenwind windmill
The windmill is open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon and operates when the weather is suitable. The miller enjoys talking about the post mill, which has been in operation since the Middle Ages.
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Remains of castle Asten-Heusden
On the edge of the Peel, hidden behind lush vegetation, lie the romantic remains of the more than 600-year-old castle of Asten.
Monuments
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Our Lady of Ommel
Our Lady of Ommel
An 11th-century ivory relief depicting the Blessed Virgin, known as Our Lady of Ommel. This mirac...
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White Villa
White Villa
The villa was first mentioned in 1825, when it was occupied by the Van den Dries family. After hi...
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Priests’ Monastery
Priests’ Monastery
A monastery built in 1929 in the Amsterdam School style.
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Church of the Presentation of Mary
Church of the Presentation of Mary
This church, built in 1898, replaces an older one dating from 1478 that once stood on Koningsplein.
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Residences Monseigneur den Dubbeldenstraat
Residences Monseigneur den Dubbeldenstraat
A terraced house dating from around 1883.
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Vicarage
Vicarage
The present building was first occupied around 1788; it replaced an earlier vicarage that had cer...
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Town Hall
Town Hall
This town hall was opened in 1941, replacing an earlier town hall dating from 1801.
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Temporary church Ommel
Temporary church Ommel
A former warehouse that was converted into an ‘temporary church’. The building served as a church...
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Monastery Missionary Franciscan Sisters
Monastery Missionary Franciscan Sisters
A villa with an adjoining factory, built in 1863 by textile manufacturer Jan Hendrik de Ligt. It...
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Koningsplein 10 Mansion
Koningsplein 10 Mansion
This building was constructed to house the post and telegraph office in 1882. From 1920 onwards,...
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Church of the holy Antonius of Padua
Church of the holy Antonius of Padua
This Roman Catholic church was built in less than a year. The residents of the hamlet of Heusden...
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Mariaoord Procession Park
Mariaoord Procession Park
The Procession Park features 14 Stations of the Cross, 6 pilgrimage chapels, a Calvary and a Mari...
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Sint-Antonius school and headmasters house
Sint-Antonius school and headmasters house
The school and teacher’s residence were built in the Neo-Renaissance style. In 1919, the school w...
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Villa Sint Jozef
Villa Sint Jozef
National monument built in 1889 with remarkable bay window showing hunting scenes.
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De Waag (the weighing bridge)
De Waag (the weighing bridge)
The building, constructed around 1930, is named after the former pig-weighing bridge a few houses...
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Mill 'the Oostenwind'
Mill 'the Oostenwind'
This post mill was rebuilt following a fire; the central post still dates from 1506.
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Former shop with two dwellings and storage space
Former shop with two dwellings and storage space
This building, which has stables within its walls, dates from the 17th century. It was used as an...
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Farrier's workshop
Farrier's workshop
At this old crossroads, a farrier was indispensable. The old stable in front of the building on t...
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St Jozef square
St Jozef square
Built around 1920 as social housing. During the Second World War, it escaped bombing; in gratitud...
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Art: Veterans monument
Art: Veterans monument
This monument is a tribute to all veterans from Asten. It was realized in 2024 as a citizen initi...
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Lancastermonument 'De Berken'
Lancastermonument 'De Berken'
A monument in memory of the seven crew members who lost their lives on 23 April 1944 when their L...
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Wehrmacht cottage in Asten-Heusden (by appointment only)
Wehrmacht cottage in Asten-Heusden (by appointment only)
In the middle of the “Het Woold” golf course in Asten-Heusden, there is a Wehrmacht hut, which ho...
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St. Joseph’s Chapel
St. Joseph’s Chapel
In the centre of Sint Jozefplein stands a small chapel containing a bronze relief of Saint Joseph...
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Art: Anne Frank
Art: Anne Frank
Statue of Anne Frank, unveiled in 1995 in the town hall. Her hands are shackled; she represents a...
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Groote Peel War Memorial
Groote Peel War Memorial
This brushed stainless steel monument with bronze plaques was erected in memory of all aircraft c...
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Stumbling Stone: former mayor’s residence
Stumbling Stone: former mayor’s residence
This stumbling stone, located in front of the former mayor’s residence, was placed there to mark...
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Ommel War Plaque
Ommel War Plaque
In 2009, a monument was erected on the church square in Ommel in memory of 12 residents of Ommel...
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Double Crash Halifax
Double Crash Halifax
In 2020, the monument ‘Double Crash Halifax’ was unveiled in memory of the 14 crew members of an...
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The Fallen Human
The Fallen Human
This bronze war memorial by artist Annemarie Leenders-Kusters was unveiled in 1968 to honor all t...
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Ommel Memorial
Ommel Memorial
Near the battered lime trees at “Ommels Eindje”, a work of art has been erected, made of Corten s...
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Art: Lievenhuis Gable Stone
Art: Lievenhuis Gable Stone
This gable stone shows Mary with child standing on a dragon (instead of a snake), symbolizing res...
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Belfort De Vossenberg
Belfort De Vossenberg
Whoever stands next to the 22 meter high Belfry, is on historic grounds. In 1944, soldiers fought...
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The cross in 'Niemandsland' (No Man's Land)
The cross in 'Niemandsland' (No Man's Land)
The cross in “No Man's Land” in Asten commemorates the devastating battle that raged here on the...
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Kruisbeeld Voordeldonk, Bluijssensbroekdijk
Kruisbeeld Voordeldonk, Bluijssensbroekdijk
This crucifix, donated by Piet Rovers, was positioned here by Bert Rovers soon after the war.
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Galleries and Studios
Gallery Ave Maria and the sculpture garden of Artheo, both in Asten-Heusden, are definitely worth a visit!
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Galerie Ave Maria
Galerie Ave Maria
Galerie 'Ave Maria' is situated next to the church in the centre of Asten-Heusden on the edge of...
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ArTheo Asten-Heusden
ArTheo Asten-Heusden
At Behelp 15, you will find a studio with a sculpture garden where Theo van Dam creates bronze sc...
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