Wilrijk, Administrative district in Antwerp, Belgium.
Wilrijk extends across 13.61 square kilometers on the outskirts of Antwerp, featuring a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial zones.
The first documented reference to Wilrijk appeared in 1003, while archaeological findings indicate human settlements dating back to 600 BC.
The district maintains its Goat Parade tradition every five years, originating from a political event in the 1890s and involving street celebrations.
The district connects to central Antwerp through multiple transportation routes, including dedicated bicycle paths and regular bus services.
The area transformed from independent municipality to district status in 1983, marking a significant change in its administrative structure within Antwerp.
Location: Antwerp
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Website: http://wilrijk.be
GPS coordinates: 51.16667,4.38333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30
Les Peupliers
2 km
Jain Temple of Antwerp
1.2 km
Nachtegalen Park
2.6 km
Middelheim Museum
2.7 km
Fort 5
3.5 km
The Mad Maiden
2.7 km
Fort 7
447 m
Sorghvliedt Castle
2.2 km
Arc de Triomphe
2.5 km
Viaduct van Wilrijk
263 m
Sint-Bavokerk
1.4 km
Kasteel Klaverblad
2.1 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk
2.6 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Rozenkranskerk
1.5 km
Saint Pius X church
3 km
Heilige-Familiekerk
3.1 km
Sint-Jan Evangelistkerk
1.2 km
Hof Ter Beke
1.6 km
Heilig Hartkerk
2.2 km
Oude parochiekerk Sint-Jan Maria Vianney
328 m
Ieperman
909 m
Heilige Familiekerk
1.4 km
Franchise Unit
2.9 km
Braem Pavilion
2.5 km
Pattinatrice
2.6 km
Never Mind
2.5 km
Tyl Uilenspiegel
2.3 km
Steytelinc cemetery
1.3 kmReviews
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