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Historical and old photos, pictures and images of Lier, Belgium
Photos et images historiques et anciennes Lierre, Belgique
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History of Lier (Lierre), d'Anvers in photos

A small historical reference

Geography: Lier is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is composed of the city of Lier proper and the village of Koningshooikt. The city centre is surrounded by the river Nete, around which it grew. Lier is known for its beers (which include Caves), its patron saint St. Gummarus and Lierse vlaaikes cake. It is also home to the world headquarters of Van Hool, a global bus and coach manufacturer. Lier's two principal football clubs are K. Lyra-Lierse and Lierse Kempenzonen (formerly known as KFC Oosterzonen, which moved to Lier in 2018).

Date of foundation:

History:

Population: 35 712

Sights:

Lier.
Antwerp street, 1907		 Lier.
Barracks, 1904		 Lier.
Berlaer Highway and Church		 Lier.
Berlaer street and Normal School
Lier.
Corner of the Fish Market		 Lier.
Embankment		 Lier.
Entrance gate of the Beguinage		 Lier.
Hospital, Maline street, Church, 1909
Lier.
Fish Market, 1908		 Lier.
Fish Market		 Lier.
Main Square, City Hall, Kiosk, 1912		 Lier.
Main Square, City Hall
Lier.
Meat Hall and City Hall		 Lier.
Prison Gate		 Lier.
Zimmer (Clock) Tower		 Lier.
Zimmer (Clock) Tower
Lier.
Railway Station		 Lier.
Railway Station, platform, 1902		 Lier.
Railway Station, platform		 Lier.
Statue of the Sacred Heart
Lier.
Saint Gommaire Church 15th century		 Lier.
Saint Gommaire College, 1907		 Lier.
Saint Gommaire street		 Lier.
Saint Joseph's Orphanage, 1909
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