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Comenius Sustainability

Sint-Niklaas, located in East Flanders, Belgium, boasts the largest marketplace in Europe and a vibrant cultural scene. Established in 1217, this city of ambition is known for its rich history, adorned with significant monuments like Het Woord and the Sint-Nicholas statue. The memorable Big Fire of 1690 shaped its landscape, leading to the rebirth of its community. Today, Sint-Niklaas thrives as a popular shopping destination, hosting festivities such as the Vredesfeesten and monthly markets. Explore the heart of Flanders where history meets modernity!

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Comenius Sustainability

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  1. Thalia Verdesseldonck Kathleen Van Mele – 6ST ComeniusSustainability

  2. Sint-Niklaas • What • Where • How • Monuments • Festivities • Today Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  3. What? • A city with everything you need! (The Mall, the cinema, the central station,…) • Has the most biggest marketplace of Europe! Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  4. Where? • East Flanders, Belgium • Has a lot of parishes like:Nieuwkerken, Belsele, Sinaai, Stekene, Sint-Gillis-Waas,… Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  5. How? • Became a city in 1217 • A count of Flandersowned Sint-Niklaas • In 1241, the city was promoted to ‘capital city’ of the Waasland Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  6. The Big Fire • On the 25th of May 1690 • Started in the gin distillery • Burned down the wholecity along with the church and its tower Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  7. Monuments • Het Woord (The Word) • Sint-Nicholasstatue (Marketplace) • The monument at the station • The Nero-monument (comic books) Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  8. Festivities • Vredesfeesten (each year in September) • Monthly fairs and fireworks • Each Thursday weekly market (marketplace) Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  9. The city today • Sint-Niklaas has grown to one of the most famous shoppingcities in Flanders • The city is still growing and it’s full of ambitiouspeople! Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

  10. Thank you for your attention! Thalia Verdesseldonck - Kathleen Van Mele 6ST

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