Rupelmonde

Rupelmonde is a Belgian locality (Flanders Orientale) located on left bank of the the Scheldt. This village of 3000 inhabitants forms part since 1977 of the commune of Kruibeke.

Is especially known like birthplace of Mercator

Curiosities

• the Cathedral our-lady going back to 1757 container a reproduction of a painting of Jacob Jordaens

• the statue of Mercator located on the central place of the village.
• the old man Water mill. Restored in 1997.
• the " Schelleksfeesten". A parade of giant taking place 1st Sunday of August.

External bonds

• Official site of the Commune

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