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A town in Brabant with several churches and, above all, a béguinage that is one of the most significant and best-preserved in Belgium.

Overview of Diest

Diest is a town in Brabant with several churches and, above all, a béguinage that is one of the most significant and best-preserved in Belgium.

Key Facts

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Flemish name: Diest.
  • Location: east of Brussels, in the Flanders region.
  • Distances:
  • Local time: Heure : Diest.
  • Population: 23,328 inhabitants (2015).
  • Area: 58.20 km².
  • Altitude:

History of Diest

What to See and Do in Diest

Religious Heritage of Diest
The town's top tourist draw, featuring several churches and, most notably, one of Belgium's largest and best-preserved béguinages.

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Worth a look / Other

Religious Heritage of Diest
★ The town's top tourist draw, featuring several churches and, most notably, one of Belgium's largest and best-preserved béguinages.
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