Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Flanders
4.5Belfort(7.946 reviews) - Iconic medieval bell tower... don't shy away from the climb! Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
The most important of Bruges' towers stands 83 metres tall. It houses, amongst other things, a carillon with 47 melodious bells. In the reception area, waiting visitors can discover all kinds of interesting information about the history and working of this unique world-heritage protected belfry. Those who take on the challenge of climbing the tower can pause for a breather on the way up in the old treasury, where the city's charters, seal and public funds were kept during the Middle Ages, and also at the level of the impressive clock or in the carillonneur's chamber. Finally, after a tiring 366 steps, your efforts will be rewarded with a breath-taking and unforgettable panoramic view of Bruges and her surroundings.See more..
4.5The Markt(6.160 reviews)from $20.34 - Central of town really lively Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is the centre of bruge, it is lined with bars and restaurants, although you will pay more for the food and beer in these places. I paid between 7-9€for a pint of beer in these bars. But it is worth stopping her for the Atmosphere. There is horses and carts here that will take you on a tour of bruge, but I’m not sure on the price. Also Situated here is the bell tower, that is definitely worth a visit up to the top, I think it was 14€ and it’s quite steep towards the top. Great view at night. At Christmas they have a central market there with maybe 20 Christmas stalls and also a big drinking tent . This all closes at 23:00See more..
4.5Ghent City Center(5.491 reviews) - Beautiful Architecture Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Myself and my other half were lucky enough to walk around the city at the start of December, unfortunately before the market opened but we enjoyed it nonetheless. A very picturesque city, you can enjoy the different variations of architecture, from Medieval, Gothic, through to modern. There is plenty to see and we saw it during the day and night. At night it was fairly busy and we took in some lovely sights and sampled a couple of the pubs, restaurants and bars. we had a great time wandering around and i would definitely recommend it as a day trip visit or mini weekend break.See more..
5.0Menin Gate Memorial(4.913 reviews) - Never Gets Old Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Ypres (now Ieper) is a town in the Province of West Flanders. The Memorial is situated at the eastern side of the town on the road to Menin (Menen) and Courtrai (Kortrijk). The YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL now bears the names of more than 54,000 officers and men whose graves are not known. The memorial, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield with sculpture by Sir William Reid-Dick, was unveiled by Lord Plumer on 24 July 1927. Each night at 8 pm the traffic is stopped at the Menin Gate while members of the local Fire Brigade sound the Last Post in the roadway under the Memorial's arches.See more..
4.5Burg Square(3.806 reviews) - Important sightseeing at Burg Square Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Burg Square is a major point of interest in the Historic Centre of Bruges. Here you find three attractions that many consider must-see sightseeing in the city. These include the Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed (Basilica of the Holy Blood) which is free to enter as well as Stadhuis and Brugse Vrije which you can visit with a combined ticket (€7 per adult). Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed (Basilica of the Holy Blood) has separate morning and afternoon opening times so best to plan sightseeing around Burg starting with this attraction. You can enter Stadhuis and Brugse Vrije anytime between 9.30am to 5pm daily. In addition to the delightful and highly decorated interiors you will see within these three places, it is well worth spending time to enjoy their exquisite exteriors as well. Note: During December, you will also find the weekly Farmer's Market, usually located at nearby Grote Markt moved over to Burg Square due to the annual Christmas Market being setup there.See more..
4.5Grote Markt(3.303 reviews) - Showing the greatness of 16th century Antwerp Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Antwerp's "Great Market" square is a popular attraction in the heart of the old city.See more..
5.0Last Post ceremony(2.676 reviews) - Amazing Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
No words can describe this experience. It is so moving, so emotional, it’s simply amazing. This performance happens every single night of the year. Get there early if you want to watch the performance, however just hearing it without seeing the people involved is magical. Highly recommended.See more..
It is now the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world in terms of burials. At the suggestion of King George V, who visited the cemetery in 1922, the Cross of Sacrifice was placed on the original large pill-box. There are three other pill-boxes in the cemetery. There are now 11,956 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated in Tyne Cot Cemetery. 8,369 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to more than 80 casualties known or believed to be buried among them. Other special memorials commemorate 20 casualties whose graves were destroyed by shell fire. There are 4 German burials, 3 being unidentified. The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The TYNE COT MEMORIAL forms the north-eastern boundary of Tyne Cot Cemetery and commemorates nearly 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom and New Zealand who died in the Ypres Salient after 16 August 1917 and whose graves are not known. The memorial stands close to the farthest point in Belgium reached by Commonwealth forces in the First World War until the final advance to victory. The memorial was designed by Sir Herbert Baker with sculpture by F V Blundstone.See more..
4.5Town Hall (Stadhuis)(1.324 reviews) - Worth a visit Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
The town hall is Leuven's pride and joy. Moreover, it's one of the best-known Gothic town halls worldwide. It took three architects and thirty years to build it. Leuven's 'Hall of Fame' features 235 statues, which were only added to the façade after 1850. The Saint Peter's Church is located directly opposite the Town Hall. These days the town hall merely has a ceremonial function after the city's administrative services moved in 2009. But you are very welcome to take a guided tour and/or visit the tourist information center if you have questions (situated on the side of the town hall). Daily guided tour The guide will tell you about the construction history of this Gothic gem. You will discover the story behind the 235 sculptures on the façade. Afterwards, you can visit the foyer, the large and small Gothic Hall and the council hall. Re-purposing and restauration A consultancy was appointed for the redestination of the town hall. Construction is expected to last until 2027.See more..
4.5Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)(1.320 reviews) - Views of the city from the clouds!! Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
This municipal tower was a symbol of the city's autonomy, begun in 1313 and completed in 1380.See more..
4.5Groot Begijnhof(1.153 reviews) - The jewels of Leuven Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
This serene area use to be the residence of beginjner now converted to be the residence of KU professors, guests and research students. The well preserved houses and garden worth a visit. The area is very quiet and nice for an evening walk. It is located 10 minutes walk from Old Town Hall. Worth a visit as it is an Unesco Heritage.See more..
4.5Market Square(945 reviews) - Beautiful square with a great Saturday market Points of Interest & Landmarks
Beautiful city, very atmospheric. We felt welcomed wherever we visited and will visit again. The square is both a meeting point and focal point en route to the Menin Gate. Wonderfully rebuilt after the First World War.See more..
This tunnel should be on be on the list of must sees for everyone who visits Antwerp. Dating back to the 1930's it is quite elegant with the Art Deco buildings, the wooden escalators and the large lift. It is very neat, clean and tidy, safe and very well used. There are also lovely views of the city from the opposite bank.See more..
4.5Old Market Square(849 reviews) - Fun location Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
The liveliest square in the heart of Leuven. During the day, you can enjoy some drinks on one of the many terraces. At evening, the ideal place the have a dinner or a drink to unwind after a tiring day. The longest bar in Europe with over 30 bars and restaurants. Also the place for a lot of (musical) events during the year.See more..
4.0Antwerp's Port(492 reviews) - Very long Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Piers & Boardwalks
The port itself is huge but a large part is industrial with many very large wind turbines. These are not around the centre which is the city itself The city part is dominated by the cathedral(currently undergoing renovation). There are many small streets and large market squares around it and a large area shops (including C&A). The port has an international cruise centre and a good few miles of frontage where you can catch water Buses to cross to the other side of the river or go on longer journeys around the port. I found it vary interesting and varied and unusual.See more..
I did not expect to see here a beautiful and very impressive building. I was shocked. I like this city and enjoyed walking there. See more..
4.5Meise Botanic Garden(327 reviews) - One of the largest botanical gardens in the world Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Meise Botanic Garden is more than two centuries old and is a feast for the senses. It is a place enchanting to the local hiker as well as to the tourist looking for something more. You wander through 92 hectares of nature, with 18,000 plant species from all over the world and with world-class botanical and horticultural collections! You visit the castle, the gigantic glasshouses, the gardens and you can learn all about wood in the WOODlab. Different every day and every season at its best. Here, science and nature meet each other in a picturesque historic domain. A botanical pearl in the heart of Europe.See more..
4.0Vrijdagmarkt(307 reviews) - Nice square! Points of Interest & Landmarks
This square is well worth walking around it, you will find many things to do that will keep you busy for a good 90 minutes or longer. Expect culinary and historic experiences and incidentally, the Patershol is right next to it....just across a little bridge.See more..
Had a walk round here as it I believe the main square in Ghent. It certainly didn’t disappoint as the architecture is stunning. There are also numerous places to eat and drink if you want. Weather was a bit against us but it was certainly worth the effort. Definitely recommend and would love to visit again.See more..
4.5Alden Biesen(234 reviews) - Free to wonder about Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Alden Biesen, so much in one castle! Historical monument, tourist draw, setting for events and exhibitions, centre for European operation, congress centre, ... Alden Biesen is all of these things and more!Originally built by the Teutonic Order, it is now one of the largest castle estates of the Euregion. Young and old, small and tall, culture and nature lovers: everyone loves it here. Come visit our castle and discover all that Alden-Biesen has to offer. Alden Biesen caters to both culture and nature lovers. Discover the historic building and gardens and visit an exhibition in the moated castle. Or make the Grand Commandery your point of departure for a hearty walk or a brisk bike ride through the Haspengouw region and the Demer valley. Afterwards you can enjoy one of the many events for which the Grand Commandery sets the stage.See more..
We visited the cemetery with 2 couples and 1 child (9 years old). Driving up, I already caught my breath when I got a glimpse over the hedges of rows upon rows of crosses that stretch out into the distance. The numbers are staggering. 39000 graves are here. As you wander down, you can’t help but think about who they were, what were their dreams, what about their families.... you see graves of men who were the same age as you are now, have the same last name of someone you know, or shares the same birthday as your cousin. The cemetery is meticulously cared for. When you arrive, walk through the courtyard of the cafe, to the monument and up through one of the internal staircases to get an overview of the fields of graves. It’s a sobering moment. See more..
4.5Grotten Van Kanne(59 reviews) - Very good guide Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites
Visited the place with small children (aged 5 and 7). Both had a great time. The guide was ably to keep the whole group attentive. Not an easy job for a tour that lasts almost 2h. Must visit when you're in the area. Prices are on the low side. Entry point is a bit hard to find, as it's a bit further from the road with just a gate. Only accept cash.See more..
5.0Huis Nagels(37 reviews) - Ode to the couple with the Midas- touch! Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover a variety of magnificent building styles in this impressive notary house. It was built in 1892 by Louis Nagels. The visitor enters an overwhelming entrancehall with huge staircase and all the entrances to the notary's chambers. On the first floor you can admire some unique interiors as Gothic, Louis XV & Egyptian style. A splendid example of the in that era so popular Egyptomania. The curious who would like to find out where and how the 'Staff' in the 19th century functioned can visit the completely renovated 'Downstairs staff kitchen rooms' & the amazing 'Octopus' room. These Downstairs room are finally ready to be rented for any family occasion or business meeting.See more..
