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Lier
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Southeast of Antwerp, the town features a beautiful Gothic collegiate church and, most notably, one of the thirteen Flemish beguinages classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overview of Lier
Southeast of Antwerp, Lier boasts a beautiful Gothic collegiate church and, above all, one of the thirteen Flemish beguinages classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Flemish name: Lier.
- Location: southeast of Antwerp, in the Flemish Region.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 34,392 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 49.70 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: http://www.visitlier.be
History of Lier
What to See and Do in Lier
With its riverside setting and charming "typical" architecture, the town offers a lovely atmosphere. Its main square, Collegiate Church, Clock Tower, and especially its beguinage—one of the thirteen Flemish beguinages classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site—are its most iconic features.
Museums in Lier:
Timmermans-Opsomer Museum
Works by local writers and artists who contributed to the cultural influence of the town and its region.
Works by local writers and artists who contributed to the cultural influence of the town and its region.
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Worth a look / Other
Bruegelland
★ A museum dedicated to the Flemish painter Bruegel and his "disciples."
Abarth Works Museum
★ This is a collection of around 200 sports and rally cars.
Timmermans-Opsomer Museum
★ Works by local writers and artists who contributed to the cultural influence of the town and its region.
Zimmer Museum
★ Named after the artist, this small museum is dedicated to time and space.