OPEK in Leuven’s Vaartkom is a cultural hub housed in a former warehouse. With theaters, studios, and a lively café, it anchors a neighbourhood where industrial heritage meets modern creativity.


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OPEK in Leuven’s Vaartkom is a cultural hub housed in a former warehouse. With theaters, studios, and a lively café, it anchors a neighbourhood where industrial heritage meets modern creativity.
The Gerardus Mercator statue in Leuven, unveiled in 2001, honours the 16th-century cartographer and geographer. Best known for his world atlases, Mercator lived and worked in Leuven as a student and land surveyor.
Leuven, a lively university city just outside Brussels, is famous for its vibrant café culture. From charming coffee bars tucked...
🎓 A Historic Gift: University Hall Returns to KU Leuven After Centuries As KU Leuven celebrates its remarkable 600th anniversary...