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And here we have the Van Dale College and its
beautiful garden. Let's first explore the courtyard.

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The Van Dale College is named after its founder
Pieter Van Dale, who was originally from Antwerp.

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This college was founded in the 16th century with the
aim of providing accommodation and support

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for underprivileged students.

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These students were often from around Antwerp
and some were even members of the founder's family,

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which was unlikely to be a coincidence!

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The college housed twelve students from the
faculties of arts, theology and law

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until the French Revolution.

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Afterwards, the building served a variety of purposes,
such as being a secondary school for girls.

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In the seventies, the university
reacquired the college.

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It now accommodates a number of offices
of the student services

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so it's definitely an address
for students to remember.

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This is the original 16th century garden,

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which has remained virtually
unchanged for 400 years.

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It's a shame we have to leave this garden,
but there are many more beautiful sights to come!