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Sint-Niklaas is a city in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The city is known for its ‘grand place’, the largest in Belgium. Its history begins in 1217.
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English: Sint-Niklaas is a (never walled) city in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The city is also known for its ‘grand place’ the largest in Belgium. The history of Sint-Niklaas begins in 1217 with the foundation of the Sint-Nicolaas Church (patron saint Nicholas of Myra). Over the years, the textile and knitting industry flourished (especially during the 19th century). Success of this industry led to the recruitment of many workers and wealthy bourgeoisie. The beautiful houses (art-deco style) of the latter are still the silent witnesses of that time, as well as the old facades of former small shops. The construction of a large shopping centre (a mall) on the outskirts of the city had a major impact on the middle class, resulting in vacancy. Recently, the renovation of the Grand Place and the Station square, among others, brought about some positive changes. Some of the many places of interest: the St. Nicholas Church, the town hall on the Grand Place, the Romain de Vidtspark with Walburg Castle, the Cipierage (former prison), the Puitvoetbos, the Mercator Museum, and many others. Detail: you will also find nice murals.
Nederlands: Sint-Niklaas is een (nooit ommuurde) stad in de Belgische provincie Oost-Vlaanderen. De stad is ook bekend om haar marktplein, het grootste van België. De geschiedenis van Sint-Niklaas begint in 1217 met de oprichting van de Sint-Nicolaaskerk (patroonheilige Nicolaas van Myra). Doorheen de jaren floreerde de textiel- en brei-industrie (vooral 19de eeuw). Succes van deze industrie leidde tot het aantrekken van vele arbeiders en rijke burgerij. De prachtige huizen (art-decostijl) van deze laatsten zijn nog steeds de stille getuigen van toen, evenals de oude gevels van vroegere winkeltjes. De bouw van een groot winkelcentrum aan de rand van de stad had grote impact op de middenstand, met leegstand tot gevolg. Recentelijk bracht de renovatie van onder meer de Grote Markt en het Stationsplein enige positieve veranderingen te weeg. Enkele van de vele bezienswaardigheden: de Sint-Nicolaaskerk, het stadhuis op de grote markt, het Romain de Vidtspark met kasteel Walburg, de Cipierage (voormalige gevangenis), het Puitvoetbos, het Mercator Museum. Detail: je vindt er ook leuke muurschilderingen.
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