Strépy-Thieu boat lift

Belgium / Hennegau / Le Roeulx / Ascenseur de Strépy-Thieu
 interesting place, boat lift, tourist attraction

The giant Strépy-Thieu boat lift lies on the new branch of the Canal du Centre. At the time of its completion in 2002, it was the tallest boat lift in the world, with a height difference of 73.15 metres (240 feet) between the upstream and downstream reaches.
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Coordinates:   50°28'42"N   4°6'35"E
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