Sights of the First World War

Ypres was completely surrounded by soldiers. The war has had a major impact on the city. You will find many memories of this period in the city. So you have for example the Flanders Fields museum or you can listen to the Last Post at the Menin Gate.

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Cycling and walking in Ypres

Enjoy nature in Ypres close to Urban Gardens. Walk in the Hoornwerk park Walk the Fortress Route (Vestingroute) and reveal the most beautiful places on fortresses along the perimeter of the city. Close to Urban Gardens you will also find the Hoornwerk park and the Lille gate (Rijselpoort).

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Nice addresses in Ypres

Foodies have come to the right place! Ypres offers a very wide range of tasty restaurants, but also cozy bars. Taste all the culinary addresses that Ypres has to offer. Do you like sweet food? Ypres also has some pastry specialties such as cat’s claw. Worth a try if you are ever in Ypres!

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Calendar of events

Every day at 8 p.m. The Last Post at the Menin Gate

November 11: Armistice commemoration

April 12 – April 14 The winged city: International artists presenting their performances to show

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Culture

Experience culture in Ypres. Admire a few museums that show in detail how everything happened during the war in Ypres. Ypres is a vibrant and living city, you will find all kinds of things there nice shops.

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