Art and culture
Art and culture
Art lover? You've arrived at the right place, in Asten. Asten has lot's on offer: from the best museum to street art, from exhibitions and expositions to galleries.
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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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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: 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: Ironwork
Art: Ironwork
Mathieu Konings designed this ironwork in 1972 using leftover materials from bells and clockworks...
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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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Art: Radboud Plaque
Art: Radboud Plaque
This plaque from the wall of the former Radboud MAVO was reinstalled in 2020 in a niche at the co...
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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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Carillon
Carillon
The carillon was installed at Museum Klok en Peel in 2002. The carillon has 25 bells (C2-D2-E2-ch...
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Art: The Fallen Human
Art: The Fallen Human
This bronze war memorial by artist Annemarie Leenders-Kusters was unveiled in 1968 to honor all t...
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Grave in the cemetery of Asten
Grave in the cemetery of Asten
Grave in the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Church of the Presentation of Mary. The grave of J.M....
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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: Social Sofa
Art: Social Sofa
A Social Sofa is a mosaic-covered bench placed in public spaces, based on an idea by Karin Bruers.
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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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Statue of Mary Keskesboom
Statue of Mary Keskesboom
Around the year 1400, according to legend, a “small statue” of “Our Lady” was found on a fence in...
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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: 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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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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Art: Mary with Child
Art: Mary with Child
Above the entrance of the St. Mary Presentation Church hangs a sandstone statue of Mary with Chil...
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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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Art: Jan the Smith of Diesdunc
Art: Jan the Smith of Diesdunc
A colossal bronze statue of Jan the Smith, a renowned 15th-century bell founder. His bell ‘Maria’...
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Art: Bartholomeus
Art: Bartholomeus
In the Kerkstraat, above the entrance of the Bartholomeus building, 'Bartholomeus' himself looks...
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Art: The Lily and the Red Cherries
Art: The Lily and the Red Cherries
Bruno Feger was inspired by the name of the building, care center 'De Lisse'. This led to the ide...
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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: Gerard
Art: Gerard
Three generations of tailors from the Linden family once lived at Koningsplein 2. They had great...
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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. Book a guided tour or engage your kids in the collection by means of activity books.
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Monuments
There is so much to see in Asten; how about the beautiful castle ruins in Asten-Heusden, the Holy Mary Presentation Church in the center of Asten (also known as the Cathedral of De Peel), Molen de Oostenwind which is still in use and much more. Looking for more background information on Asten's monuments? Then discover the center of Asten on foot with the booklet 'Walking through Asten'. The booklet is available at Toeristisch Asten and online.
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Former post office
Former post office
Former post office and national monument. The building can only be admired from the outside.
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Our Lady of Ommel
Our Lady of Ommel
Thirteenth-century ivory relief depicting the Holy Virgin. Since the 15th century, a miraculous s...
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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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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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Villa Bluijssen Family
Villa Bluijssen Family
National monument built in 1850 with remarkable bay window showing hunting scenes.
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Sint-Antoniusschool and headmasters house
Sint-Antoniusschool and headmasters house
National monument, built in 1918 in the Neo-Renaissance style. Former school and teacher's reside...
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Huize Bartholomeus – Het Lievenhuis
Huize Bartholomeus – Het Lievenhuis
National monument dating 1841. Originally built as a monastery. Currently private appartments.
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Monastery Missionary Franciscan Sisters
Monastery Missionary Franciscan Sisters
Originally dating from around 1870, the villa Semper Virens, owned by the Bluijssen family, was c...
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Grave in the cemetery of Asten
Grave in the cemetery of Asten
Grave in the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Church of the Presentation of Mary. The grave of J.M....
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Koningsplein Asten Mansion
Koningsplein Asten Mansion
National monument. Beautiful mansion from 1882, which has been inhabited by various mayors.
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St Jozef square
St Jozef square
In 1920, twenty rural houses were built on a sand hill in Asten. The houses were designed by arc...
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Mill 'the Oostenwind'
Mill 'the Oostenwind'
The windmill is open to visitors every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon and operates when the wea...
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Church of the holy Antonius of Padua
Church of the holy Antonius of Padua
The inhabitants of the township of Heusden had been hoping and asking for their own church for a...
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Temporary church Ommel
Temporary church Ommel
In 1945 this warehouse was converted into an emergency church with stones of the old church of Om...
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Processiepark Ommel
Processiepark Ommel
National Heritage Site In a circle around the Calvary Hill, there are 14 Stations of the Cross an...
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Church of the Presentation of Mary
Church of the Presentation of Mary
The Church of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin Mary with its 75 meter high tower dominates the...
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War monuments
You will find many monuments in Asten, Ommel and Asten-Heusden. Many of these monuments are related to the Second World War.
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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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Oorlogsmonument Ommel (War Memorial)
Oorlogsmonument Ommel (War Memorial)
In memory of: soldiers in the service of the Dutch Kingdom 1940-1945, civilian victims.
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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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Art: The Fallen Human
Art: The Fallen Human
This bronze war memorial by artist Annemarie Leenders-Kusters was unveiled in 1968 to honor all t...
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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: 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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Highlights in Asten
There are various sights in Asten; beautiful, special churches, a beautiful castle ruin and much more!
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Our Lady of Ommel
Our Lady of Ommel
Thirteenth-century ivory relief depicting the Holy Virgin. Since the 15th century, a miraculous s...
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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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Jan Paagman Observatory
Jan Paagman Observatory
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. For centuries, man has been fascinated by the night sky.
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Mill 'the Oostenwind'
Mill 'the Oostenwind'
The windmill is open to visitors every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon and operates when the wea...
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Church of the holy Antonius of Padua
Church of the holy Antonius of Padua
The inhabitants of the township of Heusden had been hoping and asking for their own church for a...
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Processiepark Ommel
Processiepark Ommel
National Heritage Site In a circle around the Calvary Hill, there are 14 Stations of the Cross an...
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Church of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin
Church of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin
Throughout the ages, Ommel has always been a famous pilgrimage site for the Holy Virgin Mary and...
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Church of the Presentation of Mary
Church of the Presentation of Mary
The Church of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin Mary with its 75 meter high tower dominates the...
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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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Galleries and Studios
Gallery Ave Maria in Asten-Heusden and the sculpture garden of Artheo 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 mostly br...
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