Kontich
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox Belgium municipality Kontich ({{#invoke:IPA|main}}, old spelling: Contich) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Kontich proper and Waarloos. In 2021, Kontich had a total population of 21,260. The total area is 23.67 km3.<ref name="stat">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Kontich exists of three parts: Kontich Centrum, Waarloos and Kontich Kazerne. Kontich Kazerne has a big industrial center and a train station on the line between Antwerp and Mechelen. The barracks (kazerne in Dutch) which gave the name to the settlement have closed however.
The Centrum part of Kontich has the town center.
The E19 highway between Antwerp and Brussels passes through Kontich.
"Kontich" comes from the Latin word condacum which means confluence of 2 streams.
Famous inhabitantsEdit
- Marthe De Pillecyn, singer (b. 1996)
- Timo Descamps, actor (b. 1976)
- Martinus Dom, first abbot of the Trappist abbey of Westmalle (1791–1873)
- Benedict Neefs, Abbot of Hemiksem (1741–1790)
- Matz Sels, footballer (b. 1992)
- Albert Thys, painter (1894–1976)
- Yasmine, singer (1972–2009)
- Bart De Wever, politician (b. 1970)
GastronomyEdit
Kontich is home to several notable restaurants that have garnered recognition in national and international culinary guides.
Fortuin, a contemporary brasserie, was named "Brasserie of the Year 2022" by Gault&Millau Belgium, receiving a score of 13.5 out of 20. Led by chef Stijn Rotthier, Fortuin offers a refined take on classic Belgian cuisine, featuring dishes such as homemade shrimp croquettes and eel in green sauce.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Condacum is a restaurant named after the Latin designation of Kontich. It offers a menu inspired by both classic and modern Belgian influences, emphasizing fresh ingredients and a curated wine selection.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Vintage is a fine dining restaurant that was featured in the Michelin Guide for several years and held a Michelin star until 2023. The restaurant is known for its modern cuisine and elegant setting.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
GalleryEdit
- 13440 Martinuskerk te Kontich.jpg
- Kontich Gemeentehuis 1.jpg
Former town hall
- Mechelsesteenweg kontich.jpeg
Postcard picturing
"Chaussée de Malines, Mechelsesteenweg"
from around 1900 - Parochiekerk Sint-Michiel, Waarloos.jpg
Municipal church Sint-Michiel in Waarloos
- Kontich Sleutelstraat 23 - 240869 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg
Former De Sleutel Brewery
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