Sint-Truiden

Sint-Truiden is a Belgian city in Limburg Province, formed by merging 16 former communes into one municipality. It sits within Belgium's main fruit-growing region and serves as a central local hub.

The city grew from an abbey founded in the 7th century by Saint Trudo, a Frankish nobleman. After his death, the place became an important pilgrimage destination with deep religious roots.

The football club Sint-Truidense V.V. wears yellow and blue, earning the nickname 'De Kanaries' that reflects local pride. These colors appear throughout the town and connect people to their sports heritage.

The city has a regional airport and railway station connecting it to major Belgian cities. Visitors can easily reach other regions from here and use it as a base to explore the area.

The town hall contains a 17th-century belfry that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage collection of Belgian and French belfries. This structure belongs to a rare group of medieval watchtowers found across several European countries.

Location: Arrondissement of Hasselt

Inception: 693

Capital city: Sint-Truiden

Operator: Stad Sint-Truiden

Part of: Police Zone Sint-Truiden - Gingelom - Nieuwerkerken, Emergency zone Limburg Southwest

Shares border with: Wellen, Geetbets, Zoutleeuw, Landen, Gingelom, Heers, Borgloon, Alken, Nieuwerkerken

Address: Sint-Truiden, Belgium

Phone: +3211701414

Email: info@sint-truiden.be

Website: https://sint-truiden.be

GPS coordinates: 50.81528,5.18589

Latest update: December 13, 2025 13:33