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factory located in Herentals, which is the only production facility in the world for Milka's Leo chocolate wafer bar.
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Herentals has some outstanding historical buildings, including the church and town hall; the town hall and its
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that are particular to their towns; people from Herentals are referred to by the colloquialisms
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Herentals is a centre of commerce in the region, although the cities of
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science museum is located in Herentals. There is also a large
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The old town hall and the Monument for the 'Farmers Rising'
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Flag of Herentals
Coat of arms of Herentals
Herentals is located in Belgium

51°11′N 04°50′E / 51.183°N 4.833°E / 51.183; 4.833
Belgium
Community
Flemish Community
Region
Flemish Region
Province
Antwerp
Arrondissement
Turnhout
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[ˈɦeːrəntɑls]
Antwerp
Morkhoven
Noorderwijk
Saint Waltrude
belfry
Belfries of Belgium and France
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