Английская Википедия:Berchem-Sainte-Agathe

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Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (French, Шаблон:IPA-fr) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Dutch, Шаблон:IPA-nl), often simply called Berchem, is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Ganshoren, Koekelberg, and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Dilbeek. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch).

Шаблон:As of, the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants.[1] The total area is Шаблон:Convert, which gives a population density of Шаблон:Convert.[1] The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city".

History

In the Middle Ages, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was a modest village on the edge of Brussels. In 1795, it received the status of an autonomous municipality. In 1841, it separated from neighbouring Koekelberg, and in 1954, it became a part of the Brussels-Capital Region.

Main sights

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a rich cultural and architectural heritage.[2] Some of the main points of interest include:

  • The former Church of St. Agatha, an old 12th-century Romanesque church. Completely renovated from 1972 to 1974, it is now deconsecrated and used for cultural ceremonies and celebrations.
  • The Villa Marie-Mirande, an Art Nouveau house by the architect Victor Tinant[3]
  • The Cité Moderne, a housing project designed and built from 1922 to 1925 by the modernist architect Victor Bourgeois

Famous inhabitants

References

Citations

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