Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium.
Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is a municipality in Flanders composed of five distinct towns: Oudenaken, Ruisbroek, Sint-Laureins-Berchem, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, and Vlezenbeek. These settlements are spread across 40 square kilometers (15.5 square miles) and function together as a single administrative body.
The area gained formal recognition in the 13th century when the Duke of Brabant granted specific rights to the fiefdom. The modern municipality took its current form in 1977 through the merger of several previously separate communities.
The municipality balances Dutch as its official language with a significant French-speaking community that shapes daily life. This linguistic duality is visible throughout the area and reflected in the schools and neighborhoods.
The five towns can be explored at your own pace, whether you plan a brief visit or spend more time discovering each area. The communities are well-connected, making it easy to move between them and get a complete sense of the municipality.
The Coloma Park contains an international rose garden with more than 3,000 varieties, among the largest collections in the region. Few visitors know about this quiet spot, yet it showcases an impressive botanical collection that draws gardening enthusiasts.
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