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 Eyckenlust
castle EyckenlustEikenlust Castle (also spelled: Eyckenlust), is a castle near the village of Beek en Donk in the Dutch...
Beek en Donk
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Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel
Castle Croy Aarle-RixtelTemporarily closed due to refurbishment. Perhaps the most famous castle in Laarbeek and its surroundings. Curious...
Aarle-Rixtel
Mill or Pumping Station
Heritage and Monuments
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Statue Father Eustachius
Statue Father EustachiusBronze statue of Father Eustachius at the Kerkplein in Aarle-Rixtel.
Aarle-Rixtel
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Heemkundekring 't Hof van Liessent
Heemkundekring 't Hof van LiessentThe Heemkundekring 't Hof van Liessent is a society within the municipality of Laarbeek and includes...
Lieshout
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De Spijkermaker
De SpijkermakerIn 1993, the statue De Spijkermaker was unveiled at the Piet van Thielplein.
Beek en Donk
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De Raoper
De RaoperThe name Raoper, shitraper, is derived from a police regulation from 1647.
Lieshout
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Bridges
BridgesLaarbeek has several bridges. The Beekse brug, De Donkse brug, De Hommel brug, Laarbrug and the Aarlese...
Beek en Donk
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Former office Klinknagelfabriek
Former office KlinknagelfabriekThe office building of the former riveting factory P. van Thiel en Zonen consists of an elongated block-shaped...
Beek en Donk
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Ainsi soit-elle
Ainsi soit-elleThe reclining lady was unveiled in 1994 on the occasion of the opening of the indoor swimming pool.
Beek en Donk
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Artwork Angela Merici
Artwork Angela MericiAt the Heindertweg/Dorpsstraat you will find a work of art by Angela Merici.
Aarle-Rixtel
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Huize De Klok
Huize De KlokWhat is that house on the corner of the Klokstraat/Kapellaan in Aarle-Rixtel? Until recently, the De...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Harrie F. Swinkels
Harrie F. SwinkelsIn the Muziektuin in Beek en Donk stands a statue of Harrie Swinkels.
Beek en Donk
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Brabant long-gable farmhouse
Brabant long-gable farmhouseBrabant farmhouse with long gable roof covered with thatch and tiles.
Lieshout
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Michael Church
Michael ChurchThe Michael Church is a church building in Beek en Donk in the municipality of Laarbeek.
Beek en Donk
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't Oude Raadhuis
't Oude RaadhuisThis is the former town hall of Beek en Donk. Now it is used for exhibitions, Raadhuispodium concerts...
Beek en Donk
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Bust: King Louis Napoleon
Bust: King Louis NapoleonThe bust in front of the Kouwenbergs Church in Aarle-Rixtel is the only statue of King Louis Napoleon...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Statue of Saint Michael
Statue of Saint MichaelThis is an off-white-painted artificial stone sculpture on a pedestal, representing St. Michael, located...
Beek en Donk
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Kouwenbergs Kerkje
Kouwenbergs KerkjeThanks to the purchase by the Kouwenbergs Kerkje Foundation in December 2008, this unique monument has...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Jachthuis
JachthuisOld 'Mansion' or 'Hunting Lodge' at Havenweg no.10 in Lieshout. Probably the oldest house in Lieshout.
Lieshout
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Toekomst door Samenspel
Toekomst door SamenspelA drummer, with a little boy learning to play the drums and dog Tippie looking on.
Lieshout
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Presbytery Beek en Donk
Presbytery Beek en DonkThe presbytery of St. Michael's Church is located to the east of this church and connected to it via...
Beek en Donk
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Mary with child
Mary with childIn Mariahout, in the procession park, you will find a statue of Mary with child.
Mariahout
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Den Teugelder
Den TeugelderIn 1982, Den Teugelder was donated to the municipality of Beek en Donk by the then board of the Stichting...
Beek en Donk
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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 round-arched...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Lourdesgrot Mariahout Laarbeek
Lourdesgrot Mariahout LaarbeekReplica of a very famous French cave in Mariahout Laarbeek
Mariahout
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Venster in het Landschap
Venster in het LandschapAnyone driving for the first time on the N279 from Aarle-Rixtel to Beek en Donk will be surprised. Are...
Beek en Donk
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Tinus Vermeulen
Tinus VermeulenTinus is the name of the statue on the Oranjeplein in Mariahout. It depicts a cheerful looking man, with...
Mariahout
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Monument O&U
Monument O&UFrom a distance, they just look like two loose pieces of steel. But those who come closer to the monument...
Beek en Donk