Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Tournai, Belgium

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 3.1 km
Ascend 32 m
Descend 53 m

Experience Tournai 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 Tournai

Sight 1: Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium

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The Natural History Museum of Tournai is a Belgian museum created in 1828 by the Regency Council of the city of Tournai.

Wikipedia: Musée d'histoire naturelle de Tournai (FR)

401 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Beffroi de Tournai

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The Belfry of Tournai is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin in Tournai, Belgium, 72 metres (236 ft) in height with a 256-step stairway. This landmark building is one of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition of their civic architecture and importance in the rise of municipal power in Europe.

Wikipedia: Belfry of Tournai (EN), Heritage Website

166 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Tournai Cathedral

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Tournai Cathedral self-made composite, from photos taken by Jean-Pol Grandmont / CC BY 2.5

The Cathedral of Our Lady, or Tournai Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral, see of the Diocese of Tournai in Tournai, Belgium. It has been classified both as a Wallonia major heritage site since 1936 and as a World Heritage Site since 2000.

Wikipedia: Tournai Cathedral (EN), Heritage Website

242 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Princesse Despinoy

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Princesse Despinoy

Marie-Christine de Lalaing, or Philippe-Christine de Lalaing, was the daughter of Count Charles II of Lalaing and Marie de Montmorency-Nivelle. She was married to Pierre de Melun, the governor of Tournai. In the absence of her husband, she defended the city of Tournai against Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, in 1581.

Wikipedia: Marie-Christine de Lalaing (EN)

73 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Halle aux Draps

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The Cloth Hall of Tournai is a building built in 1610.

Wikipedia: Halle aux draps (Tournai) (FR), Heritage Website

253 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Église Saint-Quentin

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The Church of Saint Quentin is a Roman catholic parish church in Tournai, Belgium. The largely Romanesque building is located on the main square of the town, the Grand-Place. Known to have existed since the 10th century, the current building was built around 1200, but has been altered several times throughout history. In the late 15th century, a major reconstruction effort altered the chancel, created an ambulatory and replaced earlier side chapels. This reconstruction was partially financed by tapestry maker Pasquier Grenier and his wife Marguerite de Lannoye, who were also buried in one of the chapels. During World War II, the church was heavily damaged by German bombing in 1940 and subsequently reconstructed after the war. It opened again in 1968. The current facade and tower are reconstructions from this period. Inside, the church contains two Late Gothic wooden sculptures, made by Jean Delemer and painted by Robert Campin and dated to 1428. They are of art historical interest as early examples of such Late Gothic sculpture.

Wikipedia: Church of Saint Quentin, Tournai (EN), Facebook, Website, Heritage Website

174 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Statue de Martine

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Martine is a feminine given name and a surname.

Wikipedia: Martine (disambiguation) (EN)

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: Église Saint-Jacques

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The Church of St. James stands in the Rue du Palais Saint-Jacques in Tournai, Belgium.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Jacques de Tournai (FR), Website, Heritage Website

409 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 9: Église des Redemptoristes

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The Redemptorist church, in neo-Romanesque style, is located in Tournai, on the Quai Notre-Dame, opposite the Scheldt. As its name suggests, it was served by a community of Redemptorist Fathers who had their convent right next door. The clerics left in 2003. It is now no longer used for worship.

Wikipedia: Église des Rédemptoristes de Tournai (FR)

624 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 10: Église Saint-Brice

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The Church of Saint-Brice is a Roman Catholic church in Tournai, Belgium. Built in the twelfth century in Romanesque style, the church is one of the oldest hall churches. Dedicated to Saint Brice of Tours, the church is the place of worship of the Catholic parish.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Brice (Tournai) (FR), Website, Heritage Website

482 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 11: Jules Bara

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Jules Bara

Jules Bara was a Belgian statesman and liberal politician.

Wikipedia: Jules Bara (EN)

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