Leuven is a city in the Flemish region (Dutch-speaking region) of the Kingdom of Belgium. It is the ninth largest city in Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometers east of the capital Brussels and is also the Flemish-Brabant The capital of the province. This ancient city is famous in Europe for its historic university, the Catholic University of Leuven (now renamed KU Leuven), and its delicious beer. Basic introduction Chinese name: Leuven Foreign name: Dutch: Leuven, French: Louvain Alias: Leuven or Louvain Administrative Region Category: Flanders-Brabant Province Region: Flanders Region Location: Distance from the capital Twenty kilometers of Brussels Area: 56.63km2 Population: about 90,000 Dialects: Flemish-Dutch branch Famous attractions: Leuven City Hall, St. Peter's Church Railway station: Leuven Station Famous universities: Overview of the University of Leuven, transportation, history, culture, beer, festivals, climate, overview There is an ancient small city in Belgium - Leuven. The capital of the province of Flanders-Brabant, a famous university city, the relationship between Brussels and the ancient university city of Leuven is like London, Oxford and Cambridge. On the day of admission every October, the city is full of young faces. They walk into ancient buildings, and the scene here is spectacular. Leuven - the smart beer city, Leuven is also famous because it is the headquarters of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer company. Meet the beer there, meet the students there. Leuven is located in the Dutch-speaking area, 20 kilometers away from the capital Brussels, with a total population of approximately 90,000. Leuven is famous all over the world because it is the seat of the oldest Catholic university in the world, the University of Leuven (founded in 1425). This city is full of vibrant atmosphere all year round, because from July to October every year, a large number of young people from all over the world come here to study. People of all colors and languages ??can be seen everywhere on the streets, making this city vibrant and charming. It’s true to call Leuven a university town. The city has a population of about 90,000 residents, but the number of students year-round is more than 22,000. According to university rankings, KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium and sixth in Europe. Because Belgium’s national official languages ??are Dutch, French and German, the earliest University of Leuven taught in Dutch and French simultaneously. Later, due to the political and economic rise of the northern Flanders region, universities in Flanders, where Dutch is the official language, were required to teach in a single Dutch language, so the University of Leuven was divided into two parts, and the French part was moved. The French-speaking New University of Leuven was established, while the Dutch part remained and was called the Old University of Leuven. There are many ancient buildings in Leuven, the most eye-catching of which is the City Hall Building. This Gothic-style building built in the 15th century is the most gorgeous town hall in the world. There are complex and exquisite figure carvings on the four walls of the building, which are amazing from a distance and up close. There is an "Oude Markt" (Oude Markt) not far from the City Hall building. Almost all of the squares along the square are bars and restaurants. In the summer, the square is filled with outdoor cafes. Whether it is day or night, the place is full of entertainment and entertainment. , laughter and laughter spread everywhere. The nostalgic style of Europeans is fully reflected in the city of Leuven. The old city still retains the ancient medieval buildings intact. Buildings from the 1970s and 1970s can be seen everywhere in the city, and some buildings earlier than this period have also been well restored. I saw a bronze plaque on a building, which read: "This building was built in 1317 and was first used by the Chamber of Commerce. It belonged to the University of Leuven in 1434 and has been the headquarters of the university since then." Business and education, which one is more important? Giving up an important commercial building to education was a concept that Europeans had in mind as early as six hundred years ago, which laid a foundation for the future development of educational technology. If you can’t miss temples when traveling in China, then you can’t miss churches when traveling to European countries. The church is actually a scenic spot that integrates religion, art (including sculpture, painting, music), architecture, and history. Seeing the church can let us understand an important part of the history and culture of this country and city. St. Peter's Cathedral in Leuven does not interest me very much. Compared with Notre Dame Cathedral in Antwerp and Macron Cathedral in the bell city, it feels insignificant.

There is also a small church called St. Anthony. Transportation: Transportation from Brussels Airport to Leuven by friend (by car): The parking fee at the airport is about 2.10 euros per hour. By train: It takes about 20 minutes to take a train from Brussels Airport to the city. From 4 a.m. to midnight, there are four special trains (Airport City Express) running from the airport to Brussels South Station (Midi), Central Station (Central) and North Station (North) every hour. The one-way fare is €3.80 (first class) or €2.50 (second class). Then from Brussels Nord Station to Leuven, you need to buy an additional ticket (about 3.90 euros for a second-class carriage one way) and change trains (see below for train times). There are the same number of trains every hour. Tickets to Leuven purchased directly from the airport cost 4.60 euros. Departure time Arrival time Travel time 18:02 18:27 25min 18:07 18:33 26min 18:34 19:03 29min 18:37 19:02 25min 18:44 19:22 38min Note that the number of trains on weekends will be different from that on weekdays . You can check at the train station. By taxi: There are taxis outside the airport exit hall. It costs about 30 euros to Brussels city and 60 euros to Leuven (the specific price depends on the driving distance and road conditions). To understand the history of Leuven, you must start from the University of Leuven, because Leuven is just a small city, so small that it only consists of one university; and if you want to understand the University of Leuven, you must also start from the small city of Leuven. Because Leuven is also a university, so big that it takes up the entire city. Walking into Leuven, the churches, libraries, and statues along the road. These shimmering landscapes are not only the scenery of the city, but also the symbol of the university. "There are two reasons that make Leuven a famous tourist destination. One is Leuven University, another one is the beer here. In Leuven, students are the masters here. It is the place where rigorous study style and leisure life exist, and it is the stage where high-tech trends and ancient philosophy flourish. ” said Pei Decen, China Manager of the Belgian Flanders Tourism Bureau. When talking about the history of the University of Leuven, Pei Decen expressed great interest. The University of Leuven was founded in 1425. Today, the University of Leuven is already the top institution of higher learning in Europe because it is the oldest Catholic school and the oldest low-lying country. The university is famous for two reasons. According to information from the Belgian Flanders Tourism Bureau, the University of Leuven has attracted countless scholars. The founder of humanitarianism in the 16th century, Era *** us, once studied here, and the teacher of Charles V also studied here. Work as a professor here. “It only takes half an hour to cycle through the small town of Leuven, but it can attract many students. This is evident from the impact of Leuven’s urban charm and its academic achievements on the entire world.” Cultural Beer Leuven , in this city famous for its beer, if you have the opportunity, you must try Flemish cuisine, the kind of cuisine that the grandmothers of Leuven are good at. These delicious recipes are rarely found in book records. They are passed down from mother to daughter in large families, and so on from generation to generation. Taste beer that could never be fresher. What does it mean to be the second largest brewery in the world? A large truck transporting beer passes by the aisle of the Leuven InBev factory every 6 minutes, 24 hours a day and night. Located at one end of the city in Leuven, even the air outside the factory area has a very strong smell of beer. The factory worker said that not only that, but his family lived across the road and when the wind was in the right direction, he could still smell the smell of hops. Fortunately, he would not get drunk just by smelling the beer. This is the most famous brewery in Belgium and true beer lovers will not miss the tasting room of InBev Brewery. Because you can taste 3 traditional flavors of beer here - pressed directly from the beer production tanks of the factory, Nostra Domus and ConDomus are two beers that can be tasted all year round. The most popular one in winter is the Christmas beer Engeltje * ** ier——Dark brown, rich aroma, bitter and sweet taste.

Address: Tiensestraat 8, Eikstraat 14, 3000 Leuven Festival Leuven Music Festival The city of Leuven, located 25 kilometers east of Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is one of the necessary transit points to reach the small town of Werchter, where the music festival is held. Music fans can take a free round-trip train to Leuven from anywhere in Belgium with their festival ticket. During these four days, the festival organizers provide a round-trip shuttle bus from the Leuven train station to the small town of Werchter. Climate Leuven is located in Western Europe and has a temperate maritime climate, which is mild and humid all year round. Since 2000, the annual average temperature in Leuven has been 10°C, and the average temperature in July and August is only 17°C. There are only 62 days a year where the temperature exceeds 21°C, and the average annual rainfall is 225 days.