Tourist attractions Ostend

St Andrew Abbey , stands on the right after crossing the A 10. This major missionary centre's buildings surround an early-20C basilica with seven shrines.

This brick church, consecrated in 1358, was built on the site of Our Lady church destroyed by a storm in 1334-1335. It has been remodelled several times. The interior is adorned with fine 17C-18C works of art, including a communion pew, confessional,..

This church has outstanding 11C-12C fonts. Four columns on a richly-carved base support the basin adorned on all sides with scenes in relief. St Nicholas is depicted on the four corners.

Many type s of fish and aquatic species from Belgian rivers and the North Sea are shown here. The marine laboratory presents sharks and ray fish. The latter are curious and skim along the water's surface enabling visitors to stroke them. The undersea..

A few people still fish on horseback(no longer on mules) for shrimps on this beach. At low tide, horses pull heavy drag-nets and go in the water up to their chest. The wide beaches are also ideal for sand yachting.

This brown brick church with great pointed roofs dates from 1954. Arcades link it to a massive square tower reminiscent of the one in Lissewege. Inside, the dominant yellow tones contrast with the bluish flagstones. It is an unusual church due to its..