Tournai
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Tournai is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, situated on the Scheldt river in the Wallonia region. It served as the first capital of the Frankish Empire under the Merovingian dynasty. The city is renowned for its historic cathedral and its role as a major cultural center in the Low Countries.
Statistics
Area
213.75 km²
Population
69,554