Brasschaat: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 75 - 110 Motel Dennenhof
 Motel Dennenhof belongs to the group of Van der Valk Hotels and Restaurants. Our tourist and business hotel is situated in a green area, between Antwe… MoreEUR 85 - 150 Hotel Klokkenhof
 This stylish hotel provides uniquely decorated guest rooms, a cosy bar with open fire and refined restaurant. Sit out on the garden terrace and enjoy … MoreEUR 125 - 1,500 Afspanning De Kroon
 Afspanning De kroon is situated in the centre of Brasschaat, a 15-minute drive from Antwerpen. There is a 24-hour reception.
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Brasschaat: Guide
Brasschaat is a municipality located in Flemish Region|Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the Flanders|Flemish province of Antwerp (province)|Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Brasschaat proper. On January 1 2006 Brasschaat had a total population of 37,282. The total area is 38.50 square kilometre|km² which gives a population density of 968 inhabitants per km².
The medieval spelling of Brasschaat is Breesgata or Brexgata. Brexgata is also the historical name of an international university academy (not based in this town). In the late 1800s the town was also called Brascaet.
The town hosts a couple of famous sports events, the biggest one being the yearly triathlon.
In November 2006, Brasschaat won the LivCom-Award 2006 for the most liveable municipality in the world.
Important years
1251 - First time that "De Mick" is used in an official paper.
1269 - First time that "Breesgata" is used in an official paper.
1619 - There are only 29 more families after an empidemy.
1823 - Brasschaat is a separate community and doesn't belong to Ekeren anymore.
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