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Westmalle

Coordinates: 51°17′N 4°41′E / 51.283°N 4.683°E / 51.283; 4.683
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Westmalle
Village
Former railway station
Former railway station
Westmalle is located in Belgium
Westmalle
Westmalle
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°17′N 4°41′E / 51.283°N 4.683°E / 51.283; 4.683
Country Belgium
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
MunicipalityMalle
Area
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 • Total23.26 km2 (8.98 sq mi)
 • Land23.26 km2 (8.981 sq mi)
Population
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 • Total8,229
 • Density350/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

Westmalle is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp which is part of the municipality of Malle.

History

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See history of Malle.

Tourism

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Westmalle is primarily known for the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.: Ordo Cisterciensium reformatorum), and its brewery. The Trappist monks operate a brewery and also make cheese. In addition, the Monasterium Magnificat of Westmalle is the only monastery of the Annunciade Order in Belgium. Westmalle Castle dates back to 1100. The Scherpenberg windmill is still operational and is open to visitors.

The statue of the "Pedaalstompers"[2] commemorates the world record of the longest bicycle.

Notable inhabitants

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  • Pedaalstompers World Record of longest bicycle
    Pedaalstompers World Record of longest bicycle
  • Former town hall
    Former town hall
  • Chapel in Westmalle
    Chapel in Westmalle
  • Villa Wildzang
    Villa Wildzang

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11057A". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Pedaalstompers". Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
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