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De Fortuin - Lier

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    Location: Lier, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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    February 24, 2023

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    The Fortuin was probably built in the 17th century. The building was first used as a grain warehouse, then as a coal warehouse, lemonade factory, joinery, city warehouse and catering business.
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    March 19, 2023

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    The historic building from the 17th century dates from 1672, and was probably built as a warehouse on the quay of the then still navigable Kleine Nete. What are now …
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    July 16, 2025

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    De Fortuin was probably built in the 17th century and modified in the 18th century. It was first used as a grain warehouse, then as a coal warehouse, a lemonade factory, a carpentry workshop, a city warehouse, and a restaurant. The building is now occupied.

    The weather vane depicts the goddess Fortuna with the cornucopia.

    Right next to De Fortuin on the Nete River is the Paardendrink (Horse Drink), an old washing and drinking place for animals.

    Source: visitlier.be/nl/zien/schoon-lier/de-fortuin
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