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Lier, which is located in the southeast of the Belgian province of Antwerp, is one of the beautiful tourist destinations. Lier, which developed around the historical basilica, one of the oldest architectural structures of the region, was known as an important textile center in the past. Zimmer Tower, Lier Town Hall and St. Gummarus Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site) are among the places to visit in the city.

In Lier, whose total population has approached to 40 thousand, sports activities as well as the historical churches and buildings are also very important. Especially football is very popular in the region. The matches of two popular football clubs take attention of the visitors as well as those living in the city. While walking on the streets of the city, you can see the gate that has been able to survive until today. The military cemetery, where the soldiers who lost their lives during the war are buried, is another important point to visit in Lier.

If you are travelling to Antwerp or Mechelen, you can come to Lier for spending a day in the city. This place offers you an enjoyable visit with its historical buildings catching attention with their interesting architectures and its restaurants where you can taste the delicious Belgian dishes. The train station can be reached in 10 minutes by walking from the center. In this way, it is very easy to reach the city from Antwerp. It is also very easy to reach Lier by renting a car or getting on a bus from the capital Brussels or other Belgian cities.

When you come to Lier, you should definitely taste the delicious seafood like in many regions of Belgium. The appetizers prepared with mussels and calamari are among the tastes you should try. Other delicious options include fried potatoes, beer and chocolate which you can also buy as a gift. If you want to taste a dessert after the meal, do not leave Lier without tasting the traditional cake known as vlaaike. There are also bars where you can drink your beer in company with nice music. The city has also different alternatives for those loving Italian and French delicacies.