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Leuven
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This city is primarily known for its universities, though it also has a beautiful UNESCO-listed béguinage.
Overview of Leuven
The city is primarily known for its universities, though it also boasts a beautiful UNESCO-listed béguinage. Note that the Flemish city of Leuven is distinct from the Walloon city of Louvain-la-Neuve (a few kilometres away), which was established in the 1960s following a linguistic crisis within the local university.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Flemish name: Leuven.
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 100,291 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 56.63 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: http://www.visitleuven.be/fr