Duisburg, Tervuren Explained

Duisburg
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium
Pushpin Label:Duisburg, Tervuren
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Belgium
Coordinates:50.8167°N 34°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Flemish Region
Subdivision Type2:Community
Subdivision Name2:Flemish Community
Subdivision Type3:Province
Subdivision Name3:Flemish Brabant
Subdivision Type4:Arrondissement
Subdivision Name4:Leuven
Subdivision Type5:Municipality
Subdivision Name5:Tervuren
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes
Area Code:02

Duisburg (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈdœyzbʏr(ə)x/)[1] is a village in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. It should not be confused with the German city of Duisburg. Duisburg is a part of the municipality of Tervuren that comprises the villages of Duisburg, Tervuren, Vossem and Moorsel.

History

On 1 January 1977, Duisburg became part of the municipality of Tervuren after the fusion of Belgian municipalities. It had been an independent municipality.

Culture

There is a church dedicated to Saint Catherine, the Sint-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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Duisburg VRT Taal. Dutch. 7 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Halloweenwandeling Visittervuren. 2021-10-30. www.visittervuren.be.