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Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (French, pronounced [molœnbek sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃] ) or Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Dutch, pronounced [sɪɲˈtɕɑns ˈmoːlə(m)ˌbeːk] ), often simply called Molenbeek, is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the western part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, from which it is separated by the Brussels–Charleroi Canal, as well as by the municipalities of Anderlecht, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Dilbeek, Jette, and Koekelberg. The Molenbeek brook, from which it takes its name, flows through the municipality. Like all municipalities in Brussels, it is officially bilingual (French–Dutch).

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Must-see in Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek

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Beguinage of Anderlecht

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Château du Karreveld - Kasteel Karreveld

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Parc des Muses - Muzenpark

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Musée de Chine des Missionnaires de Scheut - Chinamuseum

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José Martí

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Café du Heideken

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Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption - Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hemelvaartkerk

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Église de la Résurrection - Kerk Van de Verrijzenis

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Théophile Verbist

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À nos héros (1914-1918 et 1940-1945) - Aan onze helden (1914-1918 en 1940-1945)

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Jules Rühl

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Église Sainte-Cécile - Sint-Ceciliakerk

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Titeca Park

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Day trips and nearby cities from Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek; times are rough estimates by road.

From Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek you can reach Mechelen (22 km), Aalst (23 km), Leuven (26 km), Antwerp (41 km) and La Louviere (43 km) in about 25 min to 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek

The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Beguinage of Anderlecht, Erasmus House, Villa Marie-Mirande, Château de Rivieren - Kasteel ter Rivieren, Villa gallo-romaine - Gallo-Romeinse villa. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Antwerp International Airport (Deurne), Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Fares from Barcelona start around €20.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek