Westmalle

Westmalle

Westmalle is a village which is located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The village itself is part of the municipality of Malle.

History

See history of Malle.

Tourism

Westmalle is primarily known for the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.: Ordo Cisterciensium reformatorum), and its brewery. The Trappist monks operate a brewery and make cheese. In addition, the Monasterium Magnificat of Westmalle is the only monastery of the Annunciade Order in Belgium. Westmalle Castle dates back to 1100. The Scherpenberg windmill is still operational and can be visited.

The statue of the [http://www.pedaalstompers.be/ Pedaalstompers] commemorates the world record of the longest bicycle.

Notable inhabitants

* Martinus Dom (1791-1873), first abbot of the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle and founder of the brewery.
* Paul Lewi (b. Westmalle, 4 January 1938), scientist.
* Francis Severeyns, nicknamed "Cisse" (b.1968 in Westmalle), football striker

ee also

*Trappist beer
*Oostmalle

External links

* [http://www.malle.be Malle]
* [http://users.skynet.be/Westmalle/ Pictures of Westmalle]
* [http://www.landvanplaysantien.be/ Land van Playsantiën]


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