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01610Geweldige studentenstad ;-), er passeren ook heel veel bussen. In de zomer is er elke vrijdagavond op de Grote Markt wel iets te doen of anders kan je genieten van de gezelligheid.
Een andere aanrader is het begijnenhof midden in het centrum. Het is er heel rustig en mooi.
Er is ook een grote winkelstraat: de Gasthuisstraat.
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01428Turnhout originated on the crossroads of two major trade routes and in the protection of the hunting castle of the Dukes of Brabant that seems to have existed since 1110 or earlier. This hunting past is still reflected in the city's coat of arms. The small community that developed obtained its Libertas as a “free city” fromHenry I, Duke of Brabant in about 1212. In 1338, the privilege of organizing a market on saturday was granted, a tradition that still holds today. In 1466 a traveller described the well-built houses and paved roads, and counted five churches.By the 16th century Turnhout had become a wealthy commercial center. Unfortunately there were not only ups, but also downs. The end of the 16th centurybrought war, fire, confiscations and epidemics. Suppresion and inquisition made many progressive citizens to take refuge in Holland, leaving the land of Turnhout impoverished behind. The further history of Turnhout consists of a series of ups and downs. Many times, the city and surroundings were the playground of armies, resulting in two major battles named after Turnhout: one in 1597 and one in 1789 are referred to as Battle of Turnhout.In 1830 Belgium became independent, and Turnhout fell just south of the new border with the Netherlands. The period of peace between 1831 and 1914 saw the digging of the canal (1846) and the construction of the railroad (1855).In the late Middle Ages Turnhout was a well-known centre for the weaving of bedding articles and of the linen trade. At the start of the 19th century these trades were replaced by industries based on the use of paper. Pieter Corbeels and Philippus Jacobus Brepols are considered to be the founder of this industry. Turnhout retains much of this industry today. Numerous graphics companies are located in the region, such as Brepols, Group Joos, Proost International Book Production,Van Genechten Packaging, and last but not least Cartamundi, the world market leader of the playing card industry. In addition the Belgian Centre for the Graphics Industry, and the Flemish Innovation Center for Graphic Communication are located in Turnhout. Soudal, whose headquarter is located in Turnhout, is one of the leading companies in sealants.
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034336When you visit Belgium in July and August you will notice that there are a lot of local concerts throughout the Flemish part of the country.
In Turnhout, a place which is very much known for the making of playing cards (when in Turnhout visit the museum!), you can enjoy every friday evening a free concert during the month July.
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