Stavelot
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Stavelot is a Belgian municipality in the province of Liège, famous for the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit and its traditional carnival. It originated around an abbey founded by Saint Remaclus in the 7th century and later served as the seat of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy. The town is known for its rich medieval history and the preservation of its abbey's architectural heritage.
Statistics
Area
85.07 km²
Population
7,145