Art and culture
Art and culture
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Ironwork
Ironwork
Mathieu Konings designed this ironwork in 1972 using leftover materials from bells and clockworks...
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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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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 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: 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: 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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Art: Two Generations
Art: Two Generations
Two women from two generations, a bronze by artist Jan van Ipenburg.
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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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The Lily
The Lily
Bruno Feger was inspired by the name of the building, care center 'De Lisse'.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Priests’ Monastery
Priests’ Monastery
A monastery built in 1929 in the Amsterdam School style.
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Old vicorage
Old vicorage
The old vicarage on Lindestraat, parts of which date from 1600, is one of Asten’s oldest building...
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Castle remains Asten-Heusden
Castle remains Asten-Heusden
On the edge of the Peel, hidden behind lush vegetation, lie the romantic remains of the more than...
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Mansion and former boarding school at Koningsplein 8
Mansion and former boarding school at Koningsplein 8
This building was constructed in 1878 as a teacher’s residence. Initially, it also served as a bo...
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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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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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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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Residences Monseigneur den Dubbeldenstraat
Residences Monseigneur den Dubbeldenstraat
A terraced house dating from around 1883.
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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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Vicarage
Vicarage
The present building was first occupied around 1788; it replaced an earlier vicarage that had cer...
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Brewery manager’s house
Brewery manager’s house
A building dating from 1930, constructed for the manager of the De Hoop brewery (later Astein), w...
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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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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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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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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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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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Town Hall
Town Hall
This town hall was opened in 1941, replacing an earlier town hall dating from 1801.
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Funerary monument
Funerary monument
Final resting place of Johanna van Best, her husband Josephus Verhoeven and his second wife Leona...
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Authentic family home
Authentic family home
A family home dating from 1890 and the former sweet shop of Louwke Plek.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oorlogsmonument (War Memorial)
Oorlogsmonument (War Memorial)
In memory of: Military personnel in the service of the Dutch Kingdom after 1945, military personn...
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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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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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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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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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