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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Aalst,_BelgiumAalst, Belgium - Wikipedia

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   Aalst (Dutch pronunciation: [aːlst] ⓘ; French: Alost, pronounced [alɔst]; Brabantian: Oilsjt) is a city and municipality in the province of East Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located on the Dender River, about 31 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Brussels.

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   • The Netwerk Contemporary Art Centre. The Netwerk Contemporary Art Centre is one of the finest and most active art institutions in the East Flanders area.
   • The Station. The Station in Aalst was built and opened in 1853 although it has been closed since 1957. The building itself looks more like a fortress than a train station and the architect, JP Cluysenaer was apparently inspired by the buildings in Amsterdam.
   • Castle Terlinden. The beautiful looking Caste Terlinden was built in the 16th Century and soon after received the nickname “The Damned Castle” due to its location with the city’s gallows.
   • Borse van Amsterdam. This impressive building on the Grote Markt was built on the 17th Century and now houses a very classy and highly popular restaurant.

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   Aug 1, 2016 · Things to Do in Aalst, Belgium: See Tripadvisor's 8,753 traveller reviews and photos of Aalst tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Aalst. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Dec 20, 2023 · For a taste of authentic small-town Belgian life, Aalst packs a huge cultural punch for history buffs, foodies and party people alike! Here are 15 of our top recommendations to make the most of a 2024 visit to Aalst.

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   Aalst, municipality, Flanders Region, north-central Belgium, on the Dender River, 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Brussels. The town hall (begun in the middle of the 12th century), with its 52-bell carillon, is the oldest in Belgium, and its archives include 12th-century manuscripts.

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7. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › AalstAalst – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Aalst is in East Flanders, Belgium. A medium-sized town by Belgian standards, with a population of around 77,000 people. Aalst is between the larger city of Ghent (Gent) and the capital, Brussels.

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   Where is Aalst in Belgium?

   • Aalst is in East Flanders, Belgium. A medium-sized town by Belgian standards, with a population of around 77,000 people. Aalst is between the larger city of Ghent (Gent) and the capital, Brussels. 1 Tourist Office, Hopmarkt 51, ☏ +32 53 72 38 80, info@visit-aalst.be. M-F 09:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-17:00, Su and holidays 13:00-17:00.

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   How to get from Brussels to Aalst?

   • The 1 Aalst Railway Station is in the centre of the city. Direct connections from Brussels and Ghent. Aalst is 33 minutes away from Brussels, and 30 minutes from Ghent. The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Aalst from Dendermonde, Berlare, Geraardsbergen and other neighbouring towns.

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   When did Aalst become a city?

   • The first historical records on Aalst date from the 9th century, when it was described as the villa Alost, a dependency of the Abbey of Lobbes. During the Middle Ages, a town and port grew at this strategic point, where the road from Bruges to Cologne crossed the Dender.

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   How many people live in Aalst?

   • The municipality comprises the city of Aalst itself and the villages of Baardegem, Erembodegem, Gijzegem, Herdersem, Hofstade, Meldert, Moorsel and Nieuwerkerken; it is the tenth largest city by population with 90.068 inhabitants. [ 2 ] Aalst is crossed by the Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek in Aalst and Hofstade.

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   What is Aalst known for?

   • Aalst produces not only the textiles themselves, clothing and footwear, but manufactures many of the needed machines. The more rural regions are noted for their production of hops, which are sold to the old breweries there. They also have a large active cut flower business in the region.

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   What to see in Aalst?

   • A typical Jesuit church which is part of the Jesuit-college in Aalst (which my 3 kids attended). One of many things to see in Aalst, worthwhile passing by, the St-Martinus church is only 50 yards and is a must visit.

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9. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g188665VISIT AALST (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...

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   Apr 14, 2024 · Be sure to visit this place to see some history of Aalst in a special way, audio-visual experience. Big choice of folders on where and what to do in Aalst.