Bottelare is a village in the province of East Flanders, Belgium, at the edge of the Flemish Ardennes. It is now part of the municipality of Merelbeke.
Bottelare
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Village
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Castle of Bottelare
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  Bottelare Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 3°45′E / 50.967°N 3.750°E / 50.967; 3.750 | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Merelbeke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 km2 (1.16 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)[1]
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| • Total | 1,860 |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
During the 17th century, Bottelare became a famous pilgrimage place, dedicated to Saint Anne.[2] Its gorgeous hall church, a large statue of Saint Anne and the Saint Anne Chapel in the village centre are witnesses of this.
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