Watermael-Boitsfort

Watermael-Boitsfort or Watermaal-Bosvoorde, often simply called Boitsfort in French or Bosvoorde in Dutch, is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Sonian Forest and Stoclet Palace.

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The to the southeast of is a vast area of pristine nature dominated by beech and oak trees. It is a paradise for outdoor activities, and a much-needed leisure area where citizens of the crowded city can relax and regain their breath.

Castle
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The , also known as the Stoclet House, is a historic mansion in , a municipality of , Belgium. It was designed by the Austrian-Moravian architect Josef Hoffmann for the Belgian financier Adolphe Stoclet, and built between 1905 and 1911, in the Vienna Secession style. is situated 3½ km north of Watermael-Boitsfort.

Park
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The or Ter Kamerenbos is an urban public park in , Belgium. It lies in the south of the Brussels-Capital Region, in the , and covers an area of 1.23 km2, forming a natural offshoot of the , which penetrates deep into the city in the south-east of Brussels.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Woluwe and European Quarter.

is the south eastern residential district of , the capital of .

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The in , is a large office area east of the center which is mostly taken up by the European Union. The district also houses the large Parc de Cinquantenaire and a beautiful, but expensive, residential area on its northern edge.

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Matongé is a district in , the capital of , and home to its population originating from the Congo.

Watermael-Boitsfort

Latitude
50.8026° or 50° 48′ 9″ north
Longitude
4.4151° or 4° 24′ 55″ east
Population
25,200
Elevation
96 metres (315 feet)
Open location code
9F26RC38+23
Geo­Names ID
2783980
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to French—“Watermael-Boitsfort” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Church of St. Hubert and Tenreuken Park.

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