Leuven, University city in Flemish Brabant, Belgium
The central district of Leuven contains narrow medieval streets leading to large squares bordered by centuries-old buildings and stone churches.
Established in 1425, KU Leuven stands as the oldest university in Belgium, drawing scholars and students from across Europe for nearly 600 years.
The Leuven Town Hall displays 236 statues on its exterior walls, representing local nobles, artists, and scientists from the 15th century.
The main train station connects travelers to Brussels Airport in 15 minutes and offers direct routes to major Belgian cities throughout the day.
The M - Museum Leuven holds 52,000 art pieces, including medieval sculptures, contemporary installations, and paintings from Flemish masters.
Location: Arrondissement of Leuven
Capital city: Leuven
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Operator: Stad Leuven
Part of: Politiezone Leuven, Emergency zone Flemish Brabant East
Shares border with: Rotselaar, Bierbeek, Oud-Heverlee
Phone: +3216272000
Email: info@leuven.be
Website: https://leuven.be
GPS coordinates: 50.87920,4.70117
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16
Leuven Town Hall
35 m
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
27 m
Fons Sapientiae
80 m
Grote Markt
16 m
University Hall
142 m
Pope's College, Leuven
266 m
Stadsschouwburg Leuven
259 m
Dorre, de bakker
174 m
St Anne's College
255 m
College van Luik
145 m
Gerechtsgebouw
147 m
Westtorens van de Sint-Pieterskerk
73 m
Autonoom Gemeentebedrijf Museum Leuven
183 m
Vicus Artium
245 m
St. John's pump
107 m
Drapers Guild House of Leuven
32 m
College Pump
243 m
Villerscollege
223 m
Paep Thoon
218 m
House "Den Gulden Sadel"
256 m
National Institute for Technical Education Leuven
254 m
236 statues on Leuven's Town Hall
35 m
House "De Gulde Handt"
258 m
House "Die Cleyn Roode Rose"
248 m
House "In de Dry Schepen"
254 m
House "Die Cleynen Pellicaen"
262 m
House "Die Groote Roose"
246 m
Statue of Pieter Coutereel
166 mReviews
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