Beersel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beersel
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Beersel Castle, one of the municipality's notable monuments
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 Beersel
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
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| • Total | 30.01 km2 (11.59 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
1650, 1651, 1652, 1653, 1654
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| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.beersel.be | ||
Beersel is a town in the province of Flemish Brabant. This area is part of the Flemish region of Belgium. Beersel is located about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southwest of the center of Brussels.
The municipality of Beersel includes several smaller towns. These are Alsemberg, Beersel itself, Dworp, Huizingen, and Lot. As of January 1, 2023, Beersel had a total population of 26,473 people. The total area of Beersel is 30.01 square kilometers (11.59 square miles). This means that about 856 people live in each square kilometer.
Beersel is most famous for its historic Beersel Castle. This castle was built between the years 1300 and 1310. It was created by Jean II, Duke of Brabant, to help protect the city of Brussels.
A famous person, Guillaume Dufay, was likely born in Beersel. He was an important composer from the 15th century.
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Local Food and Drink
Beersel is also known for its special foods and drinks. One popular snack is boterham met plattekaas en radijzen. This is a sandwich made with white cheese and radishes. It is usually served with a type of beer called geuze.
Another local food is mandjeskaas. This name means 'basket cheese'. It is a white cheese that is stored in small baskets. Beersel also has two traditional breweries. These breweries, Oud Beersel and 3 Fonteinen, make authentic geuze beer.
Famous People from Beersel
Many notable people have lived in or come from Beersel.
Historical Figures
- Eugène Prévinaire (1805–1877): He was the second governor of the National Bank of Belgium. He served from 1870 to 1877.
- Guillaume Dufay (1397?–1474): A very important composer from the Burgundian period. He is one of the most famous composers of the 15th century.
Writers and Politicians
- Herman Teirlinck (1879–1967): A well-known Belgian writer.
- Karel Van Miert (1942–2009): He was a former European Commissioner. This is a high-ranking political role in the European Union.
Sports Personalities
- Stéphane Demol (1966–2023): He was an assistant manager for the Belgium national football team.
- Morten Olsen (born 1949): A former football player. He also managed the Denmark national football team.
