Westmalle

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Westmalle
Village
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Former railway station
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Westmalle
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°17′N4°41′E / 51.283°N 4.683°E / 51.283; 4.683 Coordinates: 51°17′N4°41′E / 51.283°N 4.683°E / 51.283; 4.683
Country Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Municipality Malle
Area
[1]
  Total23.26 km2 (8.98 sq mi)
  Land23.26 km2 (8.981 sq mi)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total8,229
  Density350/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zone CET

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

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History

Tourism

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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References

  1. 1 2 "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.