Area 8.86 km² Local time Monday 9:05 PM | Population 9,454 (31 Dec 2007) | |
Weather 12°C, Wind NE at 3 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Wilsele is a part of the city of Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium.
Map of Wilsele Dorp, 3012 Leuven, Belgium
The Canal Leuven-Dijle which runs from Leuven to Mechelen passes through Wilsele and separates this part of Leuven into two parts: Wilsele-Dorp (Wilsele-Village) and Wilsele-Putkapel. Due to the physical separation, both parts have gone their own way for many years. Only recently Leuven has opened a bridge over the canal.
Right in the middle between Wilsele-Dorp and Wilsele-Putkapel is the centre area of Wilsele: here one finds the partial town hall, subsidiary site of the city library and police, as well as a sports and cultural centre. Also the presence of the Centrumstraat (Centre Street) opposite to the town hall is a witness of the past of this part as the village centre.
Part of Wilsele is located on the Keizersberg ("Emperor's Hill") or Boellenberg. The Keizersberg is the site of a beautiful abbey. The abbey houses many students from Leuven.