Lembeek

The church in Lembeek

Lembeek is a village with a population of 7 256 in the municipality of Halle, Belgium.

Location

It is situated to the south-west of the city of Halle, close to the 'language border' - the boundary between the Flemish Region and Wallonia.

The Boon Brewery is based in Lembeek and there is a theory that the famous lambic ale took its name from Lembeek. The village has a railway station, and is next to the Brussels-Charleroi Canal.

Coordinates: 50°43′N 4°13′E / 50.717°N 4.217°E / 50.717; 4.217


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