Alost
or AALST, a city of Belgium, fered severely in the German invasion historical edifices including the Church the capital of the former province of on the Atlantic coast. painting by Rubens. There was a town tributary of the Scheldt. The city sufof Belgium in 1914. It contained many other important public buildings. The industries included weaving, lace-making, of St. Martin, one of the finest in Belgium. This church contained a famous hall, a college, hospital, and several and flax spinning. Pop. about 35,000.