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Leuven
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The grand facade of the Catholic University library in Louvain, Belgium, features arched windows and a central clock tower rising above the roofline. Map showing the location of Leuven in central Belgium, with surrounding countries labeled including France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom across the North Sea. An inset globe at the top left highlights the region within Europe.
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Leuven: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Map added. Jan 02, 2024
Deleted Web site: Leuven photo gallery. Sep 23, 2013
"Dirck Bouts" changed to "Dieric Bouts" and population data updated. Mar 23, 2012
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Geography - Geography of Louvain. Jul 11, 2008
Article revised and updated. Jun 05, 2008
Article added to new online database. May 27, 1999
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