Aarschot, Municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium.
Description
Aarschot is a city in Flemish Brabant comprising the main center along with three surrounding towns: Gelrode, Langdorp, and Rillaar. These distinct areas together form a single municipality serving the northeastern region near Leuven.
History
The city underwent German occupation in 1914 during the First World War, marked by severe consequences for local leadership. This period left a lasting impact on the community's collective memory and remains part of the region's wartime history.
Culture
The Church of Our Lady defines the townscape with its brown stone facade sourced from local quarries, giving the town a distinctive appearance. This building material has been extracted from the region for centuries and creates a recognizable visual character.
Practical
The town center around the Grote Markt offers various shops and facilities for everyday needs in a compact area. Visitors can easily find what they are looking for in this accessible and walkable section of the city.
Did you know?
The title of Duke of Aarschot, granted in 1533, represents the oldest non-sovereign ducal designation in Belgium and originally belonged to the House of Croÿ. This historical honor reflects the significant role the city held in European nobility.
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Church of Our Lady
133 m
Kasteel van Schoonhoven
1.3 km
Aurelianustoren
404 m
Beguinage of Aarschot
283 m
's Hertogenmolens
398 m
De Witte Molen, Aarschot
2 km
Sint-Pieterskerk
2.8 km
Kasteel van Rivieren
3.5 km
Sint-Rochustoren
243 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren
146 m
Sint-Rochuskerk
1.3 km
Moedermeule
3.7 km
Sint-Niklaaskerk
4.4 km
Sint-Elisabethgasthuis
596 m
Kapucijnenklooster
157 m
Béguinage d'Aarschot
283 m
Stedelijk Museum Aarschot
555 m
Sint-Antonius Abtkerk
7.6 km
Sint-Laurentiuskerk
3.6 km
Sint-Corneliuskerk
3 km
Torenmolen, Betekom
3.7 km
Our Lady of Fatima church
3.8 km
Gasthuiskapel
580 m
Heimolen
5.3 km
Strokapel
5.9 km
Kasteel Nieuwland
2.8 km
Beltmolen, Betekom
3.9 km
Molen te Leefdaele
4.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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