Sint-Niklaas
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| Sint-Niklaas is the capital and major city of the [[Waasland]] region straddling the [[East Flanders]] and [[Antwerp (province)|Antwerp]] provinces. The city is known for having the largest market square in Belgium. | Sint-Niklaas is the capital and major city of the [[Waasland]] region straddling the [[East Flanders]] and [[Antwerp (province)|Antwerp]] provinces. The city is known for having the largest market square in Belgium. | ||
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| + | *Other churches and museums include: Saint Joseph, Christ the King, Saloons of Fine Arts and Zwijgershoek. | ||
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Sint-Niklaas is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Sint-Niklaas proper and the towns of Belsele, Nieuwkerken-Waas, and Sinaai.
Sint-Niklaas is the capital and major city of the Waasland region straddling the East Flanders and Antwerp provinces. The city is known for having the largest market square in Belgium.
- The Gerardus Mercator Museum traces the history of cartography back to its origins. The museum also houses two original globes that belonged to the famous cartographer.
- Other churches and museums include: Saint Joseph, Christ the King, Saloons of Fine Arts and Zwijgershoek.
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