Diest

Diest, a Flemish Brabant town on the Demer river, is best known for its beguinage and medieval ramparts. The town centre has roots in the Middle Ages and carries a historical connection to the House of Nassau, giving it the designation of Oranjestad. A walkable centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a practical base for exploring the Hageland region, roughly an hour from Brussels.

• Population22,516
• Nearest water0.1 km
• Nearest mountain1.7 km
• UNESCO within 50 km21