Past activities

29 September 2024

150 Years of the Sint-Amandsberg Beguinage

150 years ago, starting in 1873, a new beguinage was rapidly constructed in Sint-Amandsberg. The Saint Elizabeth Beguinage, near the Rabot, was increasingly absorbed and threatened by the growing city of Ghent, forcing the beguines to relocate. Their savior was Duke Engelbert of Arenberg. He purchased the land on the Sint-Baafskouter and commissioned the construction of the new beguinage.

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Varia

30 August 2024

Coline Dutilleul | B'Rock - "Die Schätze der Familie Arenberg"

Belgian mezzo-soprano Coline Dutilleul portrays the remarkable Arenberg family and their valuable sheet music collection. The program includes vocal and instrumental music by Vivaldi, Handel, Campra, and other contemporaries.

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Music

13 August 2024

Duke of Arenberg. Embracing the past to navigate the future - article in GSTAADLife, Issue 5, 13 August 2024

Article in GSTAADLife, Issue 5, 13 August 2024

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Press

8 July 2024

Viele Besucher bei den Vorträgen zu "Autos, Schloss und Prominenz" - article in Ruhrnachrichten, Lokalseite Nordkirchen (Nr. 156)

Article in Ruhrnachrichten, Lokalseite Nordkirchen (Nr. 156)

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Press

2 July 2024

Olympic torch relay

Home to more than 2.6 million people, Nord is the most populous department in France. From its beaches to its cultural and historic buildings and cuisine, Nord has a lot going for it. The Olympic torch will arrive to the department on Tuesday, 2 July, beginning this stage of the relay next to the fortifications of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, first built sometime in the 11th century.

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Press