Duisburg(Dutch pronunciation:[ˈdœyzbʏr(ə)x])[1]is a village inFlemish Brabant,Belgium.It should not be confused with the German city ofDuisburg.Duisburg is a part of the municipality of Tervuren that comprises the villages of Duisburg,Tervuren,VossemandMoorsel.
Duisburg | |
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  Duisburg, Tervuren Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates:50°49′N04°30′E/ 50.817°N 4.500°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Leuven |
| Municipality | Tervuren |
| Area codes | 02 |
History
editOn 1 January 1977, Duisburg became part of the municipality ofTervurenafter the fusion of Belgian municipalities. It had been an independent municipality.
Culture
editThere is a church dedicated to Saint Catherine, theSint-Katharinakerk,in the centre of Duisburg.
Duisburg is also famous in the region for their annual hosting of the Hallocoween festival near the centre.[2]
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Sint-Katharinakerk, Duisburg -
Twin water towers in Duisburg
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related toDuisburg (Belgium).
- ^"Duisburg | VRT Taal"(in Dutch).Retrieved7 December2022.
- ^"Halloweenwandeling | Visittervuren".visittervuren.be.Retrieved2021-10-30.
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