Melsele
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| Region : | Flanders | ||
| Province : | East Flanders | ||
| District : | East Flanders | ||
| Municipality : | Beveren | ||
| Coordinates : | 51 ° 13 ′ N , 4 ° 16 ′ E | ||
| Residents: | 10,500 pop. | ||
| Mayor: | Marc De Vijver | ||
| Website: | www.beveren.be | ||
Melsele is a district of the city of Beveren in the Belgian province of East Flanders .
Melsele is located between the core town of Beveren and the nearby town of Zwijndrecht . There is a tram line just outside the city that connects Zwijndrecht and Antwerp . Melsele has about 10,500 inhabitants and is one of the oldest inhabited places in the Waasland . It was a county where clog makers worked.
Wollfart
Melsele is known for the pilgrimage to Onze-Lieve-Vrouw von Gaverland. This sculpture has been worshiped since the 17th century and was papally crowned by Mgr. Stillemans.
Attractions
- Church of Our Lady
- Molenbeek landscape
Web links
Commons : Melsele - collection of images, videos and audio files
