Itterbeek
Itterbeek is a historical village in the province of
Toponymy
The village derives its name from the Indo-European words 'eud-' (water) en 'baki' (stream). One of the first mentions dates back to the 12th century, as Itrebecche. In 1176 the village was mentioned as Itterbecca.
History
Itterbeek used to be part of the
Around 1244, Itterbeek became a separate parish, as part of the
In 1690 Itterbeek, Dilbeek and Sint-Martens-Bodegem were made a countship, Tirimont, by Charles II of Spain, and awarded to Louis-Alexander Scockart.
In 1977 Itterbeek became a part of Dilbeek.
Geography
With 4487 inhabitants and her 541 hectares, Itterbeek is the fourth largest submunicipality of Dilbeek, after Dilbeek proper, Groot-Bijgaarden and Schepdaal. The village of Sint-Anna-Pede (and a small part of Sint-Gertrudis-Pede) also lie within the borders of the submunicipality of Itterbeek.
Attractions
- The 13th-century Gothic church of St Peter
- The Pieter Brueghel the elder.
- The Bruegelmuseum: 12 large reproductions of landscapes by Pieter Brueghel, who came to the area looking for inspiration.
- The seventeen bridges: a concrete viaduct 520m in length and 28m high across the valley of the Pedebeek. Sixteen of the bridges are part of the viaduct, while the seventeenth bridge lies under one of the arches.
- Timmermans Brewery: a Lambic beer brewery that was founded in 1781.
Culture
Associations
- Chiro Allegro and Jokonta
- KAVand KVLV
- Kon. Fanfare Sint-Pieter
- Theater company Saffier
Education
- 't Keperke
- De Wip
Sport
- Football Club KVC Itna Itterbeek
- Tennis association SDI