Westerlo, Municipality in Antwerp Province, Belgium
Westerlo is a municipality in Antwerp Province composed of seven towns spread across its area. The place blends rural farmland with historic buildings and everyday village life.
The Castle of Westerlo came under the control of the House of Merode in the late 15th century. A neogothic structure built between 1910 and 1912 now serves as the town hall.
Tongerlo Abbey holds a detailed copy of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper that visitors can see. Religious art and local traditions continue to shape how people experience the area.
The area is easy to reach by car or public transport and is well-connected throughout. The seven towns are linked by roads that make it straightforward to explore on your own.
Tongerlo Abbey was originally a Premonstratensian monastery with distinctive architecture. The copy of The Last Supper was made with remarkable care and attracts art lovers.
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