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The capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium. Leuven is located about 25 kilometres east of Brussels.

Leuven (Louvain, in French) is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium. The city is located about 25 kilometres east of Brussels. It is home to , the world's largest brewer group and to the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, the largest and oldest university of the Low Countries and the oldest Catholic university still in existence.

Leuven has a populaiton of approximately 100000. However, due to a high student population, Leuven seems like a bigger city than only it's population will make you assume.

Leuven Tourism

Leuven Travel Guide

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What options are available to go from Leuven/Brussels to Luxembourg?

I would like to visit Luxembourg this weekend. I have tried the Megabus, Eurolines and even the Belgian Rail (see P.S.). I was wondering if there is any direct connection between Leuven/Brussels to Luxembourg. If not how do I get there? P.S.: The…
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Monthly pass for traveling between Leuven and Brussels

I am going to start work in Brussels but my place of residence is in Leuven. Is there a monthly ticket that allows me to commute daily between these two cities? And how much does it cost?
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Ways to travel from Leuven to Amsterdam

I want to go to Amsterdam this weekend. What are the possible modes of transportation available? I would like reach Amsterdam early morning so that my day remains intact. And similarly would like to leave Amsterdam late night on Sunday. What are the…
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Where is considered to be the center of Leuven, Belgium?

We are travelling for Rock Werchter in July 2013 and have one night to spend in Leuven before. Where do you suggest is best to find accommodation in order to be within the city center and near the most activity/bars/pubs?
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Is it more convenient to live in Brussels or in Leuven?

In September I will start my master at Brussels. My boyfriend is a student in Leuven, and we could rent an apartment together. In this way, I could save money from the renting fee, but I would have to pay for frequent journeys Leuven - Brussels (I…
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Brussel Airport to Leuven: buy in advance?

I am traveling to Belgium to visit Leuven, and I read on the airport's website that I should buy tickets online. Is it advisable to buy tickets in advance, or is it possible without any problems to buy them on the spot at the airport? Any tips are…
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How big are the lockers at the Leuven train station?

I'm planning on visiting Leuven next year but i'm going to need a place to store my luggage for a couple of days as i want to attend the rock werchter festival. The festival offers lockers but they seem to be pretty small so i wanted to know if the…
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