Zottegem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zottegem
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the market square, the town hall, House of "The Catholic Circle" and Lamoral Count of Egmont's statue
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 Zottegem
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Aalst | ||
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| • Total | 56.66 km2 (21.88 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
9620
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| Area codes | 09 | ||
| Website | www.zottegem.be | ||
Zottegem is a city and municipality in Belgium. It is located in the region of Flanders, in the province of East Flanders. The name is sometimes spelled Sotteghem or Sottegem in older English and French texts.
The municipality of Zottegem includes the main town of Zottegem. It also has several smaller villages. These villages are Elene, Erwetegem, Godveerdegem, Grotenberge, Leeuwergem, Oombergen, Sint-Goriks-Oudenhove, Sint-Maria-Oudenhove, Strijpen, and Velzeke-Ruddershove.
As of January 1, 2018, Zottegem had a total population of 26,373 people. The total area of the municipality is about 56.66 square kilometers. This means there are about 470 people living in each square kilometer.
Zottegem is part of a hilly area known as the Flemish Ardennes. This region is famous for its hills and cobblestone streets. Some of these streets, like the Paddestraat, are often used in springtime bicycle races in Flanders.
The city is well-known for its connection to Lamoral, Count of Egmont. He was an important general and statesman. Zottegem has an Egmont Castle and an Egmont museum dedicated to him. You can also find two statues of him in the city center. He is buried in Egmont's crypt under the local church.
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Exploring Zottegem
Zottegem offers several interesting places to visit. These sites tell stories about the area's history and natural beauty.
Historical Buildings and Nature
Leeuwergem Castle in Elene is a grand house built in the 1700s. Nearby, you can see the ruins of an old windmill from the same century.
Breivelde Castle in Grotenberge is another beautiful building. It is surrounded by a lovely English-style garden. This garden is a great place for a walk.
The archaeological museum of Velzeke is also worth a visit. It displays many items found from the ancient Gallo-Roman culture. These findings show what life was like long ago.
Places to See
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Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, home to Egmont's crypt -
Egmont's statue in the market square -
Egmont Castle -
Inside the Egmont museum -
Breivelde Castle and its gardens -
Leeuwergem Castle -
The famous Paddestraat cobblestone road -
The Archaeological museum of Velzeke
Famous People from Zottegem
Many interesting people have lived in or were born in Zottegem. Here are a few of them:
- Urbain Braems: A well-known football player and manager.
- Bart De Clercq: A professional cyclist.
- Patricia de Martelaere: A writer born in Zottegem.
- Anne De Paepe: A former rector (head) of Ghent University.
- Jessy De Smet: A singer.
- Lamoral, Count of Egmont: A famous general and statesman, buried in Zottegem.
- Tim Matthys: A football player who lives in Zottegem.
- Laurent Merchiers: A politician.
- Lyne Renée: An actress born in Zottegem.
- Paul Van Cauwenberge: Another former rector of Ghent University.
- Magali Uytterhaegen: An actress born in Zottegem, known for films like The Curiosity of Chance.
