Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Charleroi, Belgium

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.6 km
Ascend 40 m
Descend 8 m

Experience Charleroi in Belgium in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Charleroi

Sight 1: Immeuble De Heug

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The De Heug building, also known as Pianos De Heug and Piano De Heug, is a modernist-style building constructed in 1933 in Charleroi, Belgium, by Marcel Leborgne for piano manufacturer De Heug. At the time, it was used as a salesroom and auditorium. When the company folded, the building was used mainly for housing. After being threatened with demolition, the building was painstakingly restored between 2015 and 2020.

Wikipedia: De Heug building (EN)

144 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Église Saint-Antoine

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The Church of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue in Charleroi is a religious building located in Charleroi, Belgium.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue de Charleroi (FR)

315 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Librairie Molière

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The former Hôtel des Postes de Charleroi is a corner building built in 1907 in a neo-regional style. Located at the corner of Boulevard Joseph Tirou and Place Verte, it was listed in 1992 and has been home to a bookshop since 1996.

Wikipedia: Hôtel des Postes de Charleroi (FR), Website, Heritage Website

858 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 4: Caserne Trésignies

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The Trésignies barracks is a former military installation in Charleroi built in 1887, now housing the Museum of Foot Hunters, the Open University and entrepreneurship service spaces.

Wikipedia: Caserne Caporal Trésignies (FR)

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi

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The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi (MBA) is a museum in the city of Charleroi (Belgium). It is located on the site of the former Defeld barracks, in the Upper Town, next to Jean Nouvel's Blue Tower.

Wikipedia: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi (FR)

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