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Market Square, Lier
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VISITFLANDERS
August 2, 2021
Cycling
Do you have some time and fancy some history? Then be sure to take a look at the old town ("Oud stad") with its beguinage and belfry, which UNESCO included …
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Dominiek Van Dooren
February 24, 2023
Hiking
Most of the facades were built in different neo-styles after World War 1. The main attractions are the town hall and the adjoining belfry.
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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷
March 19, 2023
Hiking
The Grote Markt has long been the beating heart of Lier, which was granted city rights in 1212. Small and big events have been taking place here for centuries. The triangular shape would indicate the Frankish origin. In 1914 most of the buildings on the Grote Markt were destroyed. Miraculously, the belfry and the town hall suffered little damage. After WWI, some buildings were rebuilt in their original form, others were built in various neo-styles.
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