Lier, Historic municipality in Arrondissement of Mechelen, Belgium
Lier features medieval architecture throughout its streets, with canals crossing the city center and connecting to the River Nete network.
The municipality gained importance during the 14th century when it received city rights and developed into a center for textile production.
The local Sint-Gummaruskerk exhibits Gothic architectural elements and contains religious artifacts that represent medieval Flemish craftsmanship.
Regular train services connect Lier to Antwerp and Brussels, with the central station located within walking distance of major attractions.
The Zimmertoren clock displays astronomical data, including zodiac signs, lunar phases, and tidal information through complex mechanical systems.
Location: Arrondissement of Mechelen
Inception: January 1, 1977
Capital city: Lier
Operator: Stad Lier
Part of: Province of Antwerp, Police Zone Lier, Emergency zone Rivierenland
Shares border with: Berlaar, Emblem, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver, Lint, Putte, Ranst, Duffel, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Boechout, Nijlen
Phone: +3238000300
Email: info@lier.be
Website: https://lier.be
GPS coordinates: 51.13111,4.56972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30
Zimmertoren
216 m
Saint Gummarus Church
352 m
Liers Begijnhof
359 m
Lier town hall
31 m
De Waterperels
827 m
Ringenhof
1.2 km
Heilig Hartkerk
1 km
Kesselse Heide
5.2 km
Spuihuis
608 m
Grote Markt
20 m
Fort van Kessel
4.6 km
Fort van Lier
2.5 km
Fort van Koningshooikt
5.3 km
Castle de Bist
3 km
Gevangenenpoort
165 m
Sint-Pieterskapel
368 m
Hotel Aragon
205 m
Vleeshuis
165 m
Kluizekerk
567 m
Sint-Margaritakerk
345 m
Lyrastadion
708 m
Dungelhoeffkazerne
551 m
Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en baron Caroly
131 m
Sint-Jacobskapel
56 m
De Fortuin
191 m
Jezuïetenkerk
464 m
Town hall of Emblem
4.2 km
Heilige familiekerk
1.2 kmReviews
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