Knegsel
In Brabant: Knègsel
A look at the history of Knegsel - Also known as "Little Antwerp"
Knegsel is also popularly called "Little Antwerp", especially during carnival. This stems from an old trade route on which Knegsel was located, where trade was conducted in the pubs, including tobacco (shag). Knegsel is one of the oldest villages of the Eight Salvations. The first inhabitants settled here as early as prehistoric times, which is still visible from the burial mounds and urn field in the area. The original village centre was located near the Old Cemetery on Het Groen, where a small church used to stand. After Knegsel was largely destroyed in 1688, the centre shifted to its current location.
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Mariakapel
Mariakapel
At the junction of the Eerselseweg and the Vessemseweg stands the Mariakapel , built in 1947.
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The church
The church
The Church of Saints Monulphus and Gondulphus in Knegsel is located at Steenselseweg 2.
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Mr Parson
The statue of ‘Mr Pastoor’ (near the church) pays tribute to Father H. Peters.
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Sacred Heart monument
The Sacred Heart statue is situated in the Old Cemetery on Het Groen.
Historic Ommetjes Knegsel - Walk and discover more about the history of Knegsel
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Molenberg ommetje Knegsel
Molenberg ommetje Knegsel
The Molenberg ommetje passes by the burial mounds, Molenberg and the maria chapel through the woods....
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Old churchyard Ommetje Knegsel
Old churchyard Ommetje Knegsel
The Oude Kerkhof ommetje runs the same as the accessible ommetje, but also leads you long...
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Accessible Ommetje Knegsel
Accessible Ommetje Knegsel
The Accessible Detour goes through the core of Knegsel. This diversions turns slightly earlier than the...
(3.2 km)
AART Museum
the forest edge of the Brabant village of Knegsel is perhaps the most surprising private museum in the Netherlands. A spacious retrospective here reveals why "the symbolic realism" of life artist Aart de Lange Pzn enjoys so much international appreciation. What makes a visit even more unique is that the artist himself is present. With his explanations, you will understand the deeper meaning of what he means by Hope and Holding on tight. If you are seriously interested, there is always an opportunity to buy a painting. There is free admission to the AART MUSEUM and the museum is open every day by appointment.
Discover Knegsel! - From Kitchen Garden Shop to Luxury Cafeteria and from staying overnight at 't Groen to dining in the middle of the beautiful Brabant Kempen. Will you come and experience it for yourself?
The Eight Beatitudes
The village of Knegsel belongs to the 'Eight Beatitudes', the name for eight villages in the Kempen region such as Eersel, Duizel and Steensel. In the village of Knegsel, you will find a cosy (food) café and snack bar, where you can go for a bite to eat and a drink. Knegsel is surrounded by woods and meadows. The landscape offers an alternation of fields, beautiful stream valleys and nature areas with fens and heaths. The extensive walking network is no less than 1,500 km and there is a choice of over 150 walking routes. Knegsel is also located on many cycling routes through the Kempen. It is a true paradise for walkers and cyclists!
