Gleuven

Gleuven is not a widely recognized geographic name. It is most likely a misspelling or variant spelling of Leuven, a city in Belgium. Because no separate, well-documented entity uses the exact form “gleuven,” this article describes Leuven and notes the likely confusion.

Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located on the Dijle river, about 25 kilometers east of Brussels. The city has a long medieval history and a large student population, due largely to KU Leuven, one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1425.

KU Leuven remains a major center for higher education and research with faculties across multiple campuses in and around the city. The historic center features the Grote Markt with the Gothic Town Hall, the Saint Peter’s Church, and the Beguinages of Leuven. The University Library was destroyed during World War I and rebuilt afterwards. Leuven is also known for its brewing heritage, most notably as the historic home of Stella Artois, and for its prominent role in Belgian beer culture.

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