Colors of Leuven - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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In Leuven, shopping fans will have a chance to explore not only interesting stores but also colorful markets. Near the Cathedral on Smoldersplein Street, you'll find a wonderful flea market …
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Leuven is a city in Belgium located in the province Brabant. Leuven is a port town that stands on the Dyle River and on a channel that connects Leuven with Scheldt. The population of the …
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Leuven is famous for its historical monuments and picturesque parks. Special entertainment can be found here for tourists with children. There is an excellent amusement park in the city …
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Traditional treats of Leuven are considered pastries, cheese, wine and local beer. These goodies make the national cuisine special and unique. The honorable place of local cuisine is …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Leuven and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Leuven
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de Paix et de Concorde, Basse-Wavre / Waver, 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hanswijk, Mechelen / Malines, 22 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel, Scherpenheuvel / Montaigu, 22.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Primatiale Sint-Romboutskathedraal, Mechelen / Malines, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Grimbergen, 23.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Collegiale Sint-Michiels- en Sint-Goedele-co-kathedraal, Bruxelles / Brussel, 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedrale abdijkerk Sint-Jacob op de Koudenbergkerk, Brussel / Bruxelles, 24.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de Paix et de Concorde, Basse-Wavre / Waver, 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hanswijk, Mechelen / Malines, 22 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel, Scherpenheuvel / Montaigu, 22.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Primatiale Sint-Romboutskathedraal, Mechelen / Malines, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Grimbergen, 23.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Collegiale Sint-Michiels- en Sint-Goedele-co-kathedraal, Bruxelles / Brussel, 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedrale abdijkerk Sint-Jacob op de Koudenbergkerk, Brussel / Bruxelles, 24.2 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Leuven
♥ Castle 'Arenberg Castle' , 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château Pastur' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Zétrud-Lumay Castle' , 20.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Laeken Belgium' , 23.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Brussels' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' , 26.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rameyen Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Arenberg Castle' , 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château Pastur' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Zétrud-Lumay Castle' , 20.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Laeken Belgium' , 23.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Brussels' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' , 26.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rameyen Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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27.07.2024
Colors of Leuven in photos
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