Lopik (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈloːpɪk] (listen)) is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht, close to the Lek river. Lopik lies within the Lopikerwaard region, which used to be occupied by swamps and forests until the area was cultivated in the eleventh century. Lopik was first mentioned as "Lobeke" in 1155 CE. Most of the population settled along the canals that were used for transport and drainage (and which are still used for the latter purpose). It was not until after World War II that villages in the area were expanded beyond the original ribbons of buildings, and Lopik remains a well-known example of a linear settlement within the Netherlands. More information...
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