Schoten, municipality in Antwerp Province, Belgium
Schoten is a small municipality in Belgium's province of Antwerp with quiet streets, simple houses, and well-kept shops. The town center has a town hall, cafes, a fountain, and several historic buildings from different centuries, while green spaces and small forests surround the area.
The town developed in the Middle Ages from farms and small homes, and still has a castle from that period used for events today. In the 16th century, wealthy people from Antwerp built houses here as country retreats, giving the place regional importance.
Schoten is a place where residents gather in cafes and parks as part of their daily routine. The name may derive from old property boundary markers, and locals value their traditions and community events that bring people together.
Most shops and services are located close together, making errands and exploration easy on foot or by bicycle. Streets are well designed for pedestrians and cyclists, and public facilities like the library offer resources for visitors and residents.
Schoten opened Belgium's first quick-food restaurant in 1971, a detail that some residents take pride in. This unexpected food history shows how a small town became part of larger trends.
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