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Izegem

Belgium / West-Flandern / Izegem /
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Izegem is a city located in the Belgian province of West Flanders.
Izegem is also known as the pekkerstad, borstelstad or schoenenstad. The river Mandel and the canal Roeselare–Leie run throughout the city. Izegem used to be famous for its shoe- and brush-making. Today there are only a few factories left, but the city houses a shoe- and brush museum. Until the 1920s, Izagem was often spelled Iseghem.
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Coordinates:   50°55'1"N   3°12'17"E

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  • joren (guest)
    still famous because of the beer castle, bierkasteel
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