Tourist attractions Ypres

Opened in 1998, this innovatively-designed museum provides a captivating history of the First World War using audio-visual techniques, and has over 3 000 accounts of the experiences of individuals (soldiers, nurses, refugees, children etc) of over 50..

The long rectangular cloth halls, surrounding two narrow courtyards, were completed in 1304, then rebuilt in sandstone in the original style after First World War destruction. Seen from the Grand-Place Albert 1, their 133m-long façade is broken by a ..

The cathedral was destroyed during the war, then rebuilt in its original style (13C-15C). Inside, note the 16C polyptych Passion scenes (Holy Sacrament chapel) and 17C alabaster statues crowning the baptistery chapel railings.

This Anglican church (1929) commemorates the British servicemen who died during both world wars. Furnishings were provided thanks to generous donors from Great Britain and the Commonwealth.

The original 1774 mansion, destroyed in the First World War, was rebuilt in 1932. Fortunately, its fine furniture, paintings or porcelain were saved and complement the 18C refinement of the reconstructed rooms. Note the nearby Knight Templars' House..

This museum, housed in the Belle Hospice chapel, contains antique furniture, silver and goldwork, priests habits, paintings or other works of art. Note the Virgin and Donors (1420) a fine composition on a gold background.

The walls of the Menin Gate Memorial bear the names of 54 896 British and Commonwealth servicemen who died during battles prior to 16 August 1917. Fire Brigade buglers play the " Last Post " every evening at 8pm.

This park enables visitors to stroll amid antelopes, ostriches, stags, llamas and zebras. The tram-safari crosses a lion and tiger enclosure. A show is given by an elephant. Enjoy an African landscape after passing by boat beneath a magical waterfall..

This British cemetery is the largest in the region. Its 11 856 white tombstones stand on a lawn with flower beds, arranged around the tall "Cross of Sacrifice". The semicircular wall enclosing the cemetery bears the names of almost 35 000 s..

This 159m-high wooded hill belongs to the Flanders Uplands that lie on both sides of the border. There was bitter fighting in the area in April 1918, at the start of the last great German offensive. The climb up the hill provides fine views of the co..

Together with the Mont Noir in France, this 143m-high hill is a popular tourist centre. It features a small windmill.

This fine 14C hall-church was partly rebuilt in 1924. It is topped by a crocketed spire and houses interesting 17C and 18C furnishings.

Rebuilt in the Twenties, its stained-glass windows reflect old local industries: weaving, spinning and the brewing of beer. A view over the town from the top of the belfry terrace.

This 15C-16C castle bristling with turrets (one is onion-domed) lies in a beautiful park. Baldwin the Iron Arm sought refuge here after kidnapping Judith, daughter of the King of France Charles the Bald in 862. It was after this incident that he obta..