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Delve into Espain in Belgium
Espain in the region of Walloon Region is a city in Belgium - some 47 mi or ( 75 km ) South-West of Brussels , the country's capital .
Current time in Espain is now 06:32 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Brussels " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: London, The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, and Tournai. While being here, make sure to check out London . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Espain ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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flashmob ULM La Madeleine Tournai
flashmob dans la cour de l'Institut la Madeleine à Tournai ..
Tournai-Pont des Trous-Escaut
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The Unit - TBA @ Shower Party - Cap'tain - 04/08/12
The first time you can hear our new project played in club. Now we have to finish it^^ More info on Facebook :) (Thanks to Loic D to play it) Facebook : www.facebook.com Twitter : twitter.com Youtube ..
Waterplouf! UM / FR
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Interesting facts about this location
Scarpe (river)
The Scarpe is a river in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, left tributary of the Scheldt. It is approximately a hundred kilometers long, of which two thirds has been turned into canals. The source of the river is at Berles-Monchel near Aubigny-en-Artois. It flows through the cities Arras, Douai and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. The river ends at Mortagne-du-Nord where it flows into the Scheldt. The river and its valley were important battlegrounds in the First World War.
Located at 50.50 3.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Wez-Velvain
Wez-Velvain is a village in the municipality of Brunehaut, which is located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. The municipality of Brunehaut was created in 1976 by the merging of the former municipalities of Wez-Velvain, Hollain, Laplaigne, Bléharies, Rongy, Lesdain, Howardries, Guignies and Jollain-Merlin. Wez-Velvain is made of two hamlets named after the Latin word vallis, "a valley", and fel vain, meaning "a fertile plain".
Located at 50.53 3.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Antoing Castle
Antoing Castle is one of Belgium's most original and well-known castles, situated in Antoing in Hainaut. It was first mentioned in the 12th century. Although the present structure of the castle dates from the 13th and 15th centuries, it was redesigned in Neo-Gothic style in the 19th century by the French architect Viollet-le-Duc. The castle at Antoing first belonged to the powerful Melun family, then passed in 1634 to the Princes de Ligne by inheritance, who still own it.
Located at 50.56 3.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Battle of Fontenoy
The Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, was a major engagement of the War of the Austrian Succession, fought between the forces of the Pragmatic Allies – comprising mainly Dutch, British, and Hanoverian troops under the command of the Duke of Cumberland – and a French army under Maurice de Saxe, commander of King Louis XV's forces in the Low Countries. The battle is notable for several reasons.
Located at 50.57 3.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Saint-Amand Abbey
Saint-Amand Abbey (Abbaye de Saint-Amand), once known as Elno, Elnon or Elnone Abbey, is a former Benedictine abbey in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord, France.
Located at 50.45 3.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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