Sightseeing
in Laarbeek

In the Waterpoort of De Peel, there is a rich history. Laarbeek has old cores from the Middle Ages. For example, in 1300, the grounds of Broek and Leek were given by the Duke of Brabant to the inhabitants of Beek en Donk in joint ownership. Eyckenlust Castle was given on loan at that time to Drik de Rovere, high scout of Den Bosch, and can be partially seen during the Recht en Orde (Law and Order) walking route. But there is much more to see in Laarbeek. For example, visit the Heilig Bloed Mission Convent in Aarle-Rixtel, inhabited since 1903 by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood. Book a guided tour or attend Holy Mass. Or take a look at the mill Vogelenzang. Windmill Vogelenzang was drawn several times by Vincent van Gogh around 1880. This mill is also part of the award-winning Vincent van Gogh cycle route. While in Mariahout the parish used to be dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the first pastor decided to build a Lourdes grotto there in 1932. For years pilgrims were attracted by this Lourdes grotto. Behind the grotto there is a procession park, in which some statues related to Lourdes can be found. Definitely worth a visit! Experience the history of Laarbeek by visiting monuments, statues and important places. Discover the mysteries and secrets in the Waterpoort of De Peel.
Castles and Manor houses
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Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel
Castle Croy Aarle-RixtelPerhaps the most famous castle in Laarbeek and its surroundings. Curious about the history of Cro...
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castle Eyckenlust
castle EyckenlustEikenlust Castle (also spelled: Eyckenlust), is a castle near the village of Beek en Donk in the...
Beek en Donk
Mill or Pumping Station
Heritage and Monuments
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Crucifix on Koppelstraat
Crucifix on KoppelstraatCrucifixes, there are many of them in the public landscape. So too in Laarbeek.
Beek en Donk -
Memorial
MemorialIn memory of those who lost their lives in the war'. This is carved in the stone at the memorial...
Beek en Donk -
Statue Father Eustachius
Statue Father EustachiusBronze statue of Father Eustachius at the Kerkplein in Aarle-Rixtel.
Aarle-Rixtel -
Long-gabled farmhouse Kouwenberg Aarle Rixtel
Long-gabled farmhouse Kouwenberg Aarle RixtelFarmhouse of the long-gable type.
Aarle-Rixtel -
Monumental house
Monumental houseDwelling house with business, clockwork factory, built in 1926 in Transitional Style. The propert...
Aarle-Rixtel -
Mary with child
Mary with childIn Mariahout, in the procession park, you will find a statue of Mary with child.
Mariahout -
Heemkundekring 't Hof van Liessent
Heemkundekring 't Hof van LiessentThe Heemkundekring 't Hof van Liessent is a society within the municipality of Laarbeek and inclu...
Lieshout -
Eelderly couple
Eelderly coupleA statue of an elderly couple has been standing in front of the Franciscushof since its official...
Lieshout -
Kunstwerk De Berk
Kunstwerk De BerkIn the development of the new housing estate Laarbeek in the beautiful Brabant village of Beek en...
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Heemhuis 'Barthold van Heessel'
Heemhuis 'Barthold van Heessel'Heemkamer with a large number of themed collections including archaeology, old tools, devotional/...
Aarle-Rixtel -
Aarle-Rixtel Town Hall
Aarle-Rixtel Town HallOriginally teacher's house with school, built in 1855 to a design by H. van Tulder, in eclectic r...
Aarle-Rixtel -
Onze Lieve Vrouw van Lourdes church
Onze Lieve Vrouw van Lourdes churchThis parish was founded in 1932.
Mariahout -
Den Heikneuter
Den HeikneuterWhat many people may not know is that the statue De Heikneuter is not actually an original. It ha...
Lieshout -
Poort van Ribbius
Poort van RibbiusRibbius' gate is actually the gate of Binderen, and originally stood in Helmond as the entrance t...
Lieshout -
Jachthuis
JachthuisOld 'Mansion' or 'Hunting Lodge' at Havenweg no.10 in Lieshout. Probably the oldest house in Lies...
Lieshout -
Housing block
Housing blockBlock of three houses, manufacturer's house with service quarters, built in ca. 1880 in Eclectic...
Aarle-Rixtel -
Sacred Heart Statue Donk
Sacred Heart Statue DonkBetween the tower of the Leonarduskerk and the Kapelstraat is a neo-Gothic Sacred Heart statue on...
Beek en Donk -
Heemkundekring De Lange Vonder
Heemkundekring De Lange VonderAccording to the dictionary, botany is knowledge of the local history of a region and its inhabit...
Beek en Donk -
Leonarduskapel
LeonarduskapelThis chapel is a permanent reminder of the former pilgrimage chapel, built in 1422 and dedicated...
Beek en Donk -
Indiaanse Totempaal
Indiaanse TotempaalPiece of beautiful Indian woodcarving at the Maplehof in Mariahout Laarbeek.
Mariahout -
Chapel Onze Lieve Vrouw in ‘t Zand Aarle-Rixtel
Chapel Onze Lieve Vrouw in ‘t Zand Aarle-RixtelNational monument and famous place of pilgrimage with a miraculous element.
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Tinus Vermeulen
Tinus VermeulenTinus is the name of the statue on the Oranjeplein in Mariahout. It depicts a cheerful looking ma...
Mariahout -
Huize Angela
Huize AngelaPresbytery, now in use as the Ursuline convent 'Huize Angela', built circa 1895 in Neo-Renaissanc...
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Confessional, organ and sculptures of St Michael's Church
Confessional, organ and sculptures of St Michael's ChurchThe church is not a listed building. A confessional, an organ and statues are monuments.
Beek en Donk -
Sculpture group Christ on the cross
Sculpture group Christ on the crossAround the church in Lieshout there are several statues.
Lieshout -
Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel
Castle Croy Aarle-RixtelPerhaps the most famous castle in Laarbeek and its surroundings. Curious about the history of Cro...
Aarle-Rixtel