Walik, Rural hamlet in Bergeijk, Netherlands
Walik is a rural hamlet in Bergeijk, North Brabant, spread across a countryside landscape. Farms and residences are arranged around a central village square known as the brink.
The settlement developed between 1838 and 1857, taking its name from Dutch words referring to a water pool or wetland. This name has remained part of the place's identity ever since.
Several farmhouses around the central village square display traditional architecture and enjoy protected status. These buildings shape the character of the settlement as it appears today.
The hamlet is easily accessible by car and sits amid the Brabant countryside. Navigation is straightforward through the paths connecting the farms and the central square.
The settlement's name has evolved over time and was originally spelled Waalwijk. This historic spelling still echoes the water-related origins that inspired the place's identity.
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