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Geel (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣeːl] ⓘ) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, which acquired city status in the 1980s. It comprises Central-Geel which is constituted of 4 old parishes a/o towns: Sint-Amand, Sint-Dimpna, Holven and Elsum.
Feb 2, 2020 · Geel is one of the closest cities to this theme park honouring the Flemish pop icon Bobbejaan Schoepen (1925-2010). Schoepen founded this park in the early-60s as an outdoor performance venue, and over the years Bobbejaanland evolved into a fully-fledged theme park.
Jul 1, 2016 · Families struggle to find a safe, therapeutic place for loved ones with serious mental disorders. In Geel, Belgium, residents have brought mentally ill strangers into their homes for centuries.
Apr 27, 2024 · Things to Do in Geel, Belgium: See Tripadvisor's 2,948 traveller reviews and photos of Geel tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Geel. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Sep 5, 2019 · The Battle of Geel, one of the bloodiest during the liberation of Belgium in the Second World War, destroyed its roof. But now it’s a peaceful place. What’s left of Dymphna’s remains are held in an ornate silver reliquary.
Geel, commune, Flanders Region, northern Belgium, located in the Kempenland (Campine) Plateau, east of Antwerp. Renowned for its unique system of family care for people living with mental illness, it is linked with the Irish martyr St. Dymphna.
Visit Geel. Interactive map. In the spotlight. Bij Toerisme Geel kan je terecht voor alle informatie over bezienswaardigheden, activiteiten en overnachtingsmogelijkheden in Geel.
