Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Tournai, Belgium
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3 km
52 m
Experience Tournai in Belgium in a whole new way with our free 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 TournaiSight 1: Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium
The Natural History Museum of Tournai is a Belgian museum created in 1828 by the Regency Council of the city of Tournai.
Sight 2: Beffroi de Tournai
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.
Sight 3: Tournai Cathedral
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.
Sight 4: 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.
Sight 5: Halle aux Draps
The Cloth Hall of Tournai is a building built in 1610.
Sight 6: Église Saint-Quentin
The Church of St. 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.
Wikipedia: Church of Saint Quentin, Tournai (EN), Facebook, Website, Heritage Website
Sight 7: Statue de Martine
Martine is a feminine given name and a surname.
Sight 8: Église Saint-Jacques
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
Sight 9: Église des Redemptoristes
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.
Sight 10: Église Saint-Brice
The Saint-Brice church is a Catholic religious building located in Tournai, Belgium. Built in the 12th century in Romanesque style The church is one of the oldest churches-halle. Dedicated to Saint Brice de Tours The church is a place of worship of the Catholic parish.
Wikipedia: Église Saint-Brice (Tournai) (FR), Website, Heritage Website
Sight 11: Jules Bara
Jules Bara was a Belgian statesman and liberal politician.
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