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- Tournai Belfry: a UNESCO gem© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteTournai
Tournai Belfry: a UNESCO gem
Tournai is best seen from its 15th century belfry, listed by UNESCO. Built on the site of the 1218 original after it burnt down, it is the oldest in Wallonia's seven belfries and the only one with outdoor viewing platforms. - Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution© Bernard VanroyHoudeng-Aimeries
Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution
The Bois-du-Luc mining site was one of the main witnesses of the industrial revolution in Wallonia. This extraordinary historical heritage, wonderfully well preserved, is protected by UNESCO. - The belfry of Thuin, listed by UNESCO© WBT - David SamynThuin
The belfry of Thuin, listed by UNESCO
Listed by UNESCO for its remarkable VIIth century architecture, the belfry of Thuin, guarantees a stunning panorama of the region. Visitors get the opportun - Le CID au Grand-Hornu | Centre d'Innovation et de Design© SPW - Patrimoine - photo Guy FocantHornu
Le CID au Grand-Hornu | Centre d'Innovation et de Design
Take a former coal mine, get it listed by UNESCO as World Heritage and you get the CID of the Grand Hornu: an innovation and design centre, featuring temporary exhibitions on design, applied art and contemporary art. - The hydraulic boat lifts of the Canal du Centre© WBT - SPRL Cernix-Pierre PauquayHoudeng-Goegnies
The hydraulic boat lifts of the Canal du Centre
Situated in the province of Hainaut, these 4 hydraulic lifts, built beginning of the XIXth century, are standing monuments to the Belgian Industrial revolution. These timeless masterpieces, listed by UNESCO, can be visited. - The Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche© Musée international du Carnaval et du MasqueBinche
The Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche
The Musée International du Carnaval et du Masque de Binche, at the very heart of a city famous for it Carnival characters (named the Gilles), invites you to discover the region's many festivals and traditions. - Mundaneum de Mons | Centre d'archives et espace muséal© Mundaneum - Frédéric RaevenMons
Mundaneum de Mons | Centre d'archives et espace muséal
The Mundaneum is an exceptional archive centre and exhibition space in Mons, known to hold 12 million bibliographic records. Le Monde describes it as the Paper Google and the New York Times as The Web Time Forgot. - The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site© WBT - JP RemyCharleroi
The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site
Listed by UNESCO as one of the major mining sites in Wallonia, the Bois du Cazier is a particularly touching memorial. Located South of Charleroi, this preserved industrial heritage site stretches along 26 hectares. A remarkable orientation trail has been designed to present its 3 heaps and architectural features. - Notre-Dame de Tournai cathedral, listed by UNESCO© WBT - J.P. RemyTournai
Notre-Dame de Tournai cathedral, listed by UNESCO
Listed by UNESCO for its 5 bell towers, its nave and transept of Romanesque style, Notre-Dame Cathedral is a gem of medieval architecture. - SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes© Ville de Mons - Serge BrisonSpiennes
SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes
Just 6 km from Mons, the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes or SILEX'S, listed by UNESCO, are well worth a visit... - The fascinating megaliths of Wéris© WBT - JL FlemalWéris
The fascinating megaliths of Wéris
The rows of megaliths in Wéris add a surreal touch to the landscape. Such a sight is so unexpected… and yet, they have been placed there 3,000 years BC. - Blegny-Mine: an iconic mining site in the province of Liège© SPW SGO4 - G. FocantBlegny
Blegny-Mine: an iconic mining site in the province of Liège
Located east of Liège, this site is one of the four authentic coal mines left in Europe, all listed by UNESCO. Put your jacket and helmet on: the guided tour will take you through galleries 30 to 60 m underground! - Mons Belfry: a fascinating baroque monument© Visitmons - Gregory MathelotMons
Mons Belfry: a fascinating baroque monument
Discover the full beauty of Belgium's only baroque belfry by taking its panoramic lift and enjoying the view over the city. - The UNESCO route by bike | Part 3: Binche - Thuin© WBT - David SamynBinche34 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 3: Binche - Thuin
- The Saint-Symphorien military cemetery© HCT-C.CarpentierSaint-Symphorien
The Saint-Symphorien military cemetery
Pause for a moment of silence in one of the most beautiful military cemeteries in Belgium, 2 km from Mons. - The UNESCO route by bike| Part 2: Mons - Binche© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteMons39 km
The UNESCO route by bike| Part 2: Mons - Binche
- The UNESCO route by bike | Part 1: Tournai - Mons© WBT - Denis ErroyauxTournai68 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 1: Tournai - Mons
- The UNESCO route by bike | Part 10: Waimes - Raeren© WBT - Denis ErroyauxWaimes56 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 10: Waimes - Raeren
- The fort of Battice© René CouneBattice
The fort of Battice
Just 17 km from the border, the fort of Battice was one of the first locations attacked by the German army on May 10, 1940. Built in the 30s, this garrison sheltered 750 men, of which 34 lost their life the first 12 days of the siege. - The UNESCO route by bike | Part 11: Raeren - Blegny© WBT - Sébastien RobertyRaeren47 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 11: Raeren - Blegny
- The UNESCO route by bike | Part 8: Durbuy - Spa© WBT - SPRL Cernix-Pierre PauquaySpa63 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 8: Durbuy - Spa
- Ploegsteert British First World War Memorial© MT WapiComines-Warneton
Ploegsteert British First World War Memorial
This memorial and military cemetery honour the memory of the Commonwealth servicemen who died during the Great War at Commines-Warnetton. - The Belfry of Namur, part of UNESCO's World Heritage© WBT - Denis ErroyauxNamur
The Belfry of Namur, part of UNESCO's World Heritage
This tower, built in 1388 and 20 metres, was originally part of the fortifications. It's only in 1746, after Namur was besieged and the church destroyed, that it would be chosen as the official belfry. - The UNESCO route by bike | Part 9: Spa - Waimes© SPRL Cernix-Pierre PauquaySpa40 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 9: Spa - Waimes
- The UNESCO route by bike | Part 7: Ciney - Durbuy© MT Condroz-FamenneCiney41 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 7: Ciney - Durbuy
- The UNESCO route by bike | Part 4: Thuin - Charleroi© WBT - David SamynThuin24 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 4: Thuin - Charleroi
- The UNESCO route by bike | Part 6: Dinant - Ciney© WBT - J.P. RemyDinant18 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 6: Dinant - Ciney
- The Binche Belfy, listed by UNESCO© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteBinche
The Binche Belfy, listed by UNESCO
The Binche belfry, part of the town hall, was built in the 14th century. - The belfry of Gembloux, listed by UNESCO© Jean-Pierre WaninGembloux
The belfry of Gembloux, listed by UNESCO
The belfry of Gembloux, 35 metres high, dominates the city and is part of Unesco's World Heritage. - The UNESCO route by bike | Part 5: Charleroi - Dinant© WBT - J.P. RemyCharleroi63 km
The UNESCO route by bike | Part 5: Charleroi - Dinant
- The Belfry of Charleroi, part of the UNESCO World Heritage.© WBT - Christophe VandercamCharleroi
The Belfry of Charleroi, part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
his belfry, part of Charleroi's City Hall, was designed by architect Joseph André in 1936. A perfect combination of classicism and art deco in architecture, it was built of blue and white stone as well as bricks.