Den Grooten and Den Cleynen Cruywaeghen (1421-1795) were a brewery and an inn in the center of Leuven, at Mechelsestraat. Two buildings stand side by side that were known in the early years of the...
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Leuven based Stella Artois became one of the most popular pilsner beers in Belgium and in the late 20th century also began to make headway abroad. Stella Artois is available in 80 countries where it is positioned as an international luxury beer.
The Concert and Theater Hall (De Stadsschouwburg) of Leuven was constructed in 1867 to replace the Frascati hall, which was demolished by the construction of the aforementioned avenue. Construction started in 1864 and the solemn...
The train station of Leuven is a protected monument. It was designed in 1875 by engineer-architect Henri Fouquet (1876-1879). It is an eclectic style building with influences from the French Classicism and the Italian Renaissance....
The Groot Begijnhof (Great Beguinage) of Leuven is a well preserved beguinage and completely restored historical quarter containing a dozen streets in the south of downtown Leuven.
The Small Beguinage (Klein Begijnhof ) of Leuven is a neighborhood consisting of two dead-end streets. This district was inhabited until the 19th century by beguines. There is no common history between Great Beguinage and these beguinages. Beguines...
The Landlady (De Kotmadam) is a statue, part of the Oude Markt in Leuven, made by Alfred Bellefroid on May 16, 1985. “Kot” is Flemish slang for a student room, and the “kotmadam” is the...
The Old Market Square ( Oude Markt) is a rectangular area in the center of Leuven that consists largely of cafes, bars, and restaurants. The Oude Markt is famous to be the longest bar in...