Elst, Belgium
Elst | |
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Village | |
![]() Saint Apollonia Church of Elst (2004) | |
Coordinates: 50°49′48″N 3°44′20″E / 50.830°N 3.739°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Municipality | Brakel |
Area | |
• Total | 5.16 km2 (1.99 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,143 |
• Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET |
Elst is a village belonging to the municipality of Brakel. It is located in the Denderstreek in the province East Flanders in Belgium.
Overview
[edit]The village was mentioned in 977 as Elsuth. There are two mills in the village.[2] The oldest is the Perlinckmolen , an overshot watermill, which originated from before 898, and is one of the oldest in Belgium. The current mill was reconstructed in 1571. In 1859, it was severely damaged in a storm. In 1974, it stopped operations, and was declared a monument the next year.[3]
The Leberg is located in the village. It is a steep 99 metre hill, and has become known as a significant obstacle in the Tour of Flanders.[4]
Elst is known for its Geutelingen, a kind of pancake.[5]
Gallery
[edit]- View on Elst
- Former boys school
- Landscape around Elst
- School in Elst
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 45059D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Elst". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "Perlinckmolen". Molen Echos (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "De Leberg (uit de Ronde van Vlaanderen)". Zegelsem (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "Geutelingen". Retrieved 2010-03-21.
External links
[edit]Media related to Elst (Brakel) Belgium at Wikimedia Commons
- Toerisme Brakel - Local tourist service