Meersel-Dreef
Meersel-Dreef is a village in the Belgian municipality of Hoogstraten. As of 2005, it has about 1,100 inhabitants.
Meersel-Dreef is the northernmost point of Belgium.
Meersel-Recherche consists of two settlements, which Meersel and Dreef.
The name Meersel can thus be explained as a cottage in a low-lying area near a watercourse or house near a lake or swamp.
In Meersel-Recherche is also the northernmost point of Belgium.
Dreef developed around the Capuchin Monastery, which was built in 1687 near the mark. The monastery serves as a parish church for the parish Meersel-Recherche and the monastery itself serving since 1968 as kapelanij. In 1889 a beech lane was constructed to the monastery. The Recherche, which has been protected since 1953, gave its name to the village that grew up around. Furthermore, as a monument recognized Maria Park (pilgrimage) and the Meersel Mill, a water mill on the river Mark, dating from the 14th century.
In 1223 was already built a chapel to Meersel. In 1421 a new chapel was built by the Lord of Hoogstraten. This chapel, St. Lucia chapel, was inaugurated on April 28 of that year and served as auxiliary chapel of the Church of Meerle. Until today, the chapel is a popular pilgrimage site. In 1935 and in 1982 it was restored and the chapel was classified in 1953 as a protected monument. Geography
The village is located at the Mark. It lies between Galder and Great Eysel. It is also the most northerly village in Belgium.
It's located near the Recreation De Mosten and Markdal.
The transport company Arriva provides the connection of the district with Breda by bus number 145: Breda - the Klokkenberg - Meersel-Dreef.
The Flemish transport company 'De Lijn' provides the connection with a regular bus line from Turnhout, number 430. road traffic
De Vlaamse Vervoermaatschappij "De Lijn" verzorgt de verbinding met één reguliere buslijn vanuit Turnhout, nummer 430. Wegverkeer
Coordinates: 51°29′52″N 4°46′30″E / 51.4978°N 4.7750°E
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