Lembeek
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The church in Lembeek
Lembeek is a village with a population of 7 256 in the municipality of Halle, Belgium.
Location
It is situated to the south-west of the city of Halle, close to the 'language border' - the boundary between the Flemish Region and Wallonia. Former Castle of Lembeek was demolished by request of the Colruyt family.
The Boon Brewery is based in Lembeek and there is a theory that the famous lambic ale took its name from Lembeek. The village has a railway station, and is next to the Brussels-Charleroi Canal.
Coordinates: 50°43′N 4°13′E / 50.717°N 4.217°E
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