Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Tournai, Belgium

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 20 m
Descend 12 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 Tournai

Sight 1: Jules Bara

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Jules Bara

Jules Bara was a Belgian statesman and liberal politician.

Wikipedia: Jules Bara (EN)

760 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: 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)

155 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Barthélemy Dumortier

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Barthélemy Dumortier

Barthélemy Charles Joseph Dumortier was a Belgian who conducted a parallel career of botanist and Member of Parliament and is the first discoverer of biological cell division.

Wikipedia: Barthélemy Charles Joseph Dumortier (EN)

329 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: 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

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Statue de Martine

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Martine is a feminine given name and a surname.

Wikipedia: Martine (disambiguation) (EN)

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