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5 breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites in Flanders, Belgium
Sint-Baafsplein
Gent, Vlaams Gewest
The Belfry is the middle tower in the famous row of the 3 towers of Ghent, between St Bavo’s Cathedral and St Nicholas’ Church. You can recognize it by the fiery, golden dragon on the top, the proud symbol and mascot of the glorious city of Ghent. Visit the website for more information.
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1. The Flemish Beguinages
Groot Begijnhof
Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Discover the inspiring history of the Béguines, women who devoted their lives to God without leaving the world. In the 13th century, they founded the béguinages - enclosed communities designed to meet their spiritual and material needs. Today, the Flemish béguinages still stand as stunning architectural ensembles, with unique urban and rural layouts and styles specific to the Flemish cultural region. The Great Beguinage of the city of Leuven was listed as UNESCO world heritage in 1998. You can visit it free of charge.
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2. The belfries of Flanders
Mechelen, Vlaams Gewest
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
The belfry of Mechelen is one of the many beautiful Belgian belfries listed in UNESCO World Heritage sites. St. Rumbold’s Tower offers an all-in-one unique experience. The skywalk around this 97-metre tall tower and the climb up to it are simply amazing. Don't miss out on these important tokens of history when visiting Flanders!
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3. The historic city centre of Bruges
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium
Explore the history and beauty of Bruges, the city of canals. Large parts of the medieval heritage remained practically intact, hence, it is no surprise that UNESCO designated the entire city center as a World Heritage site. Don't miss out on this enchanting destination!
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4. The Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp
22 Vrijdagmarkt
Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
There is just one museum on the UNESCO list: the Museum Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp. The Plantin-Moretus Museum is a printing plant and publishing house dating from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It has a virtually intact business archive dating back to 1555. Swipe up for more information!
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5. The Grand-Place of Brussels, the capital of Europe
Grote Markt
Brussel, Brussel
The Grand-Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels, Belgium. It is considered as one of the most beautiful places of the world and was registered on the World Heritage List of the UNESCO in 1998. The Grand-Place is surrounded by the guild houses, the City Hall and the Maison du Roi. Discover the The capital of Europe, chocolate, comics and surrealism!