Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Tower, Brussels

Name: Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Tower
Address: Brussels, Belgium

#107 among attractions in Brussels

Tower, Empire architecture

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The Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Tower, sometimes called the VRT-toren, although there are several by that name, is a 302 metre tall free standing tower at Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, on the outskirts of Brussels, Belgium built between 1991 and 1994. It is the tallest free standing structure in Belgium. The tower's location, south-west of Brussels, was chosen for its central location in Belgium and to minimize hindrance to Brussels Airport beyond the opposite end of the city. The tower is owned by Norkring België. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°46'4"N, 4°13'27"E

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Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gaasbeek Castle, Nemo 33, Den AST, Tramsite Schepdaal.

2.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Forts and castles
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Diving, Scuba and snorkeling, Tours
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Museum
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Museum
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Church
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