Another look at 'het groot spiu' in Lier. This charming sluice house from the early 1500s was built to control the flow of water running through the centre of Lier. Here we see it from the 'inside', i.e. from the town't point of view.
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A closer look at the stable wing at the back of the beautiful Kasteel Gestelhof. The roof of the moated castle itself, now with solar panels, can be seen rising above the stables. This is the least-impressive side of the structure, so you can imagine how ornate the rest is!
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This shot of the back of Kasteel Gestelhof as seen from the banks of the river 'de Grote Nete' gives just a glimpse of the beauty of this place. The buildings we see closest to us are just the stables, the moated castle itself is in lovely local red brick, and is just seen peeping between the trees.
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Title Translation: Along the River Grote Nete
North of Lier around Kessel there is a beautiful and unspoiled stretch of rural flemish landscape around the river 'de Grote Nete'. The river is constrained within high dykes, which also act as picturesque hiking trails.
The landscape is rural, not natural, but no less beautiful for it. In the distance on the horizon you can see the outskirts of the village of Bevel.
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One of the many beautiful castles in the picturesque natural area along the banks of the river 'de Grote Nete' north of Lier.
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