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Explore Gerlimpont in Belgium
Gerlimpont in the region of Walloon Region is a town in Belgium - some 42 mi or ( 67 km ) South of Brussels , the country's capital city .
Current time in Gerlimpont is now 08:26 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Brussels " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Thuin, and Pisselotte. Since you are here already, make sure to check out The Hague . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Gerlimpont ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Chastres Marche Saint-Roch - 15 Août 2012
Chastres Marche Saint-Roch - 15 Août 2012 ..
Silenrieux Tour Sainte Anne 2012
Comme chaque année depuis 1864, les Silenrivaines et Silenrivains, vivent le dimanche le plus proche du 26 juillet au son des fifres et tambours, parés de leur plus beaux apparats du 1er empire. En ro ..
Teaser Arts-sur-Heure 2012 : 11ème èdition
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Rassemblement Viking - Plate Taille 2012
Le jeu des cordes ! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Walcourt
The Battle of Walcourt was fought on 25 August 1689 during the Nine Years' War. The action took place near the ancient walled town of Walcourt near Charleroi in the Spanish Netherlands, and brought to a close a summer of uneventful marching, manoeuvring, and foraging. The battle was a success for the Grand Alliance – the only significant engagement in the theatre during the campaign of 1689. The Allied army was commanded by the Prince of Waldeck; the French army by the duc de Humières.
Located at 50.25 4.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Castle of Thy-le-Château
The Castle of Thy-le-Chateau is a medieval castle located in Namur, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century, it served as the military fortress for several noble clans until the French Revolution, when it fell into disrepair. The castle was successfully restored in 1939.
Located at 50.28 4.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Eau d'Heure lakes
The Eau d'Heure lakes (French: lacs de l'Eau d'Heure) is a complex of five artificial lakes, forming the largest lake area in Belgium. The dams were built during the seventies. The lakes are not far from the village of Cerfontaine (50 km south of the city of Charleroi) and the border with France. They are situated within the municipalities of Cerfontaine and Froidchapelle. The primary river feeding the lakes is the Eau d'Heure. There are five dams and one hydro-electric power station.
Located at 50.18 4.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Ham-sur-Heure Castle
Ham-sur-Heure Castle is a castle in Ham-sur-Heure, a village in the municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, province of Hainaut, Belgium. From 1491 to 1941 it belonged to the de Mérode family, and from 1941 to 1952 to the d'Oultremonts. They sold it to the municipal authorities of Ham-sur-Heure, who used it as their town hall. After the local government reorganisation of 1977 it became the town hall of the present municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes. \t\t \t\t\tHam-sur-Heure 050525 (4).
Located at 50.32 4.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Castle of Tarcienne
Castle of Tarcienne is a castle on a slight hilltop in the western portion of the village of Tarcienne, in the Namur Province of Belgium. The castle is located at 5651 Tarcienne (Walcourt). It was initially constructed (1674) for Charles-Ignace de Colins. Its style was Louis XIV. At present the castle is occupied by Eric Rosens, who is working to restore it to its previous state. It is not presently open to the public.
Located at 50.31 4.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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