Watervliet, Belgium
Village in Flemish Region From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Watervliet is a village in the Belgian province of East Flanders and suburb of the town of Sint-Laureins. Watervliet is part of the Meetjesland,[2] and is adjacent to the Dutch border. It was a separate municipality until 1977.[3]
Watervliet | |
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Village | |
 The Our Lady-Church in Watervliet, built in the 16th century, is called the 'Cathedral of the North' | |
  Watervliet Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51.27515°N 3.62543°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Sint-Laureins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.09 km2 (8.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,703 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
Watervliet started as a medieval village. In 1377, the village was lost in a flood. Around 1500, Hieronymus Lauweryn van Watervliet commissioned the poldering of the land, and rebuilt the village.[4] Even though Lauweryn was of common origins, he was awarded lordship of Watervliet by Philip the Handsome in 1507.[5][6]
In 1501, the Our Lady-Church was built, and was consecrated in 1503.[7] Watervliet was planned to become a major harbour, hence the large size of the church. The church is commonly referred to as the "Cathedral of the North".[8] In 1977, the municipality merged into Sint-Laureins.[3]
House in Watervliet
House in Watervliet
Village pump
Former town hall
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