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'''Hilvarenbeek''' ({{ |
'''Hilvarenbeek''' ({{IPA-nl|ɦɪlˌvaːrə(n)ˈbeːk|-|204 Hilvarenbeek.ogg}}) is a [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] and a [[town]] in the south of the [[Netherlands]], along the border with [[Belgium]]. |
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The biggest tourist attraction is called Beekse Bergen, consisting of a [[Safaripark Beekse Bergen|safari park]], [[Speelland Beekse Bergen|amusement park/playground]], holiday [[bungalow]] park, and [[camping]] parks. |
The biggest tourist attraction is called Beekse Bergen, consisting of a [[Safaripark Beekse Bergen|safari park]], [[Speelland Beekse Bergen|amusement park/playground]], holiday [[bungalow]] park, and [[camping]] parks. |
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In the centre of the town the Sint-Petrus'-Banden is a Gothic church from the 14th and 15th centuries. The tower is a highlight of the Kempen Gothic. |
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== Population centres == |
== Population centres == |
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The municipality of Hilvarenbeek also includes the following villages with their own churches: |
The municipality of Hilvarenbeek also includes the following villages with their own churches: |
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* [[Baarschot]] |
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* [[Baarschot, Hilvarenbeek|Baarschot]] (village-like hamlet without church but a Maria cave) |
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* Biest-Houtakker |
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* [[Diessen]] |
* [[Diessen]] |
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* [[Esbeek]] |
* [[Esbeek]] |
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* Haghorst |
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In addition, the following parts were historically separate, but are nowadays more like [[neighbourhood]]s: |
In addition, the following parts were historically separate, but are nowadays more like [[neighbourhood]]s: |
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[[Beerten]], [[Driehuizen (Hilvarenbeek)|Driehuizen]], [[Dun, Netherlands|Dun]], [[Gorp, Netherlands|Gorp]], [[Groenstraat]], [[Groot Loo]], [[Grote Voort]], [[Hoog Spul]], [[Hoogeind]], [[Klein Loo]], [[Kleine Voort]], [[Laag Spul]], [[Rovert]], [[Slibbroek]] and [[Westerwijk]]. |
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* Beerten |
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* Driehuizen |
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* Dun |
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* [[Gorp, Netherlands|Gorp]] |
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* Groenstraat |
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* Groot Loo |
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* Grote Voort |
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* Hoog Spul |
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* Hoogeind |
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* Klein Loo |
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* Kleine Voort |
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* Laag Spul |
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* Rovert |
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* Slibbroek |
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* Westerwijk |
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===Topography=== |
===Topography=== |
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[[File:Gem-Hilvarenbeek-OpenTopo.jpg| |
[[File:Gem-Hilvarenbeek-OpenTopo.jpg|475px|]] |
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''Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, June 2015.'' |
''Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, June 2015.'' |
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== Notable people == |
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[[File:Johannes Goropius Becanus.jpg|140px|thumb|J G Becanus]] |
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* [[Johannes Goropius Becanus]] (1519 in Gorp – 1573) a Dutch physician, linguist, and humanist |
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* [[Martinus Becanus]] (1563 in Hilvarenbeek – 1624) a Jesuit priest, theologian and controversialist.<ref>{{cite CE1913|wstitle= Martin Becan |volume= 2 |last= O'Loughlin |first= Francis D. |short=1}}</ref> |
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* [[Jacques Thomassen]] (born 1945 in Diessen) a Dutch organizational theorist and academic |
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* [[Henny Vrienten]] (born 1948 in Hilvarenbeek – 2022) a Dutch composer of TV and film scores <ref> [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0904087/ IMDb Database] retrieved 08 February 2020 </ref> |
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* [[Annie Abrahams]] (born 1954 in Hilvarenbeek) a Dutch performance artist in video installations and the internet |
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* [[Henk Baars]] (born 1960 in Diessen) a former professional Dutch cyclo-cross cyclist |
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* [[Ronald van Raak]] (born 1969 in Hilvarenbeek) a Dutch politician, non-fiction writer and former academic |
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== Gallery == |
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File:Hilvarenbeek - Vrijthof 28 - St. Petrus-Bandenkerk.jpg|Hilvarenbeek, St. Petrus-Bandenkerk |
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File:.. - panoramio (240).jpg|Zicht op de Sint-Petrus' Bandenkerk (Hilvarenbeek) |
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File:Midden-Brabant.jpg|Midden-Brabant |
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File:Achtbaan.jpg|Rollercoaster at De Beekse Bergen (1986) |
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File:Esbeek, standbeeld van baron Edward Remy in de tuin van Huize Rustoord MG 7548 2020-09-14 15.40.jpg|Statue in Esbeek |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Hilvarenbeek
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Former brewery now museum in Hilvarenbeek
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Location in North Brabant
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Coordinates: 51°29′N 5°8′E / 51.483°N 5.133°E / 51.483; 5.133 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Brabant |
Government | |
• Body | Municipal council |
• Mayor | Harrie Nuijten (acting) (PvdA) |
Area | |
• Total | 96.51 km2 (37.26 sq mi) |
• Land | 94.85 km2 (36.62 sq mi) |
• Water | 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population
(January 2021)[3]
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• Total | 15,698 |
• Density | 166/km2 (430/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postcode |
5080–5089
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Area code | 013 |
Website | www |
Hilvarenbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦɪlˌvaːrə(n)ˈbeːk] ⓘ) is a municipality and a town in the south of the Netherlands, along the border with Belgium.
The biggest tourist attraction is called Beekse Bergen, consisting of a safari park, amusement park/playground, holiday bungalow park, and camping parks.
In the centre of the town the Sint-Petrus'-Banden is a Gothic church from the 14th and 15th centuries. The tower is a highlight of the Kempen Gothic.
The municipality of Hilvarenbeek also includes the following villages with their own churches:
In addition, the following parts were historically separate, but are nowadays more like neighbourhoods:
Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, June 2015.
Places adjacent to Hilvarenbeek
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