Leuven, Belgium

Vaartkom

Vaartkom, Leuven

The basin where Leuven's canal to Mechelen ends, once ringed by breweries, mills and grain silos. Since 2008 this old industrial harbour has become Belgium's largest urban renewal district, mixing converted warehouses with new waterside housing.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Vaartkom, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 50.88889, 4.7

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