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La Louvière
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This industrial city is home to the four UNESCO-listed boat lifts of the Canal du Centre, located on its outskirts.
Overview of La Louvière
This industrial city is home to the four UNESCO-listed boat lifts of the Canal du Centre, located on its outskirts.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 80,719 (2017).
- Area: 64.24 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: www.lalouviere.be
History of La Louvière
What to See and Do in La Louvière

Boat Lifts of the Canal du Centre
Located in La Louvière (and Le Roeulx), these four "locks" from the late 19th to early 20th century are UNESCO World Heritage sites for their technological significance at the time.
Located in La Louvière (and Le Roeulx), these four "locks" from the late 19th to early 20th century are UNESCO World Heritage sites for their technological significance at the time.
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Boat Lifts of the Canal du Centre
★ Located in La Louvière (and Le Roeulx), these four "locks" from the late 19th to early 20th century are UNESCO World Heritage sites for…