Marcinelle
Marcinelle is a municipality located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. Situated in the southern part of the country, it is part of the larger metropolitan area known as the Charleroi District. The town is historically significant, particularly for its coal mining heritage, which played a major role in its development during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The name "Marcinelle" is believed to derive from the French word *marcelle*, meaning a type of wild
One of the most tragic events in Marcinelle’s history occurred on August 8, 1956, when the Bois
Economically, Marcinelle has transitioned from its industrial past, with coal mining now largely obsolete. The town
Culturally, Marcinelle retains a strong working-class identity, reflected in its social institutions and local traditions. The