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TOURNAI – Beffroi de TournaiThe belfry (French: beffroi) of Tournai, Belgium, is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin, 72 metres in height with a 256-step stairway. This landmark building is one of a set of belfries of Belgium and France registered on the UNESCO [...]
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TOURNAI – Cathédrale Notre-DameThe Cathedral of Our Lady - French: Notre-Dame de Tournai, Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Doornik is Roman Catholic church in Tournai, Belgium. It has been classified both as a Wallonia's major heritage since 1936 and as a World Heritage Site sin [...]
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GENT – Belfort GentThe 91-meter-high belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city center of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Through the centuries, it has served not only as [...]
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ANTWERPEN – Het SteenHet Steen is an historic medieval castle 10 minutes walk from the Grote Markt Antwerpen, one of Europe's biggest ports. Built in 1200 - 1225, Het Steen is Antwerp's oldest building. Previously known as Antwerp Castle, Het Steen gained its curr [...]
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KOKSIJDE – Ten DuinenTen Duinen Abbey or the Abbey of the Dunes was a Cistercian monastery at Koksijde in Belgium. It was one of the richest and most influential religious institutions in the medieval County of Flanders. It later relocated to the city of Bruges. I [...]
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BRUGELETTE – Pairi Daiza – Royaume de Ganesha – The TempleThe 4-hectare (9.9-acre) Kingdom of Ganesha, which was opened in 2009, is the largest Indonesian garden in Europe, and reproduces the plant life and feel of the Indonesian archipelago, particularly Bali. Its collections include Pura Agung Shan [...]
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BRUGELETTE – Pairi Daiza – Royaume de GaneshaThe 'kingdom of Ganesha', the first and the largest Indonesian garden of Europe, will be inaugurated during the 2009 season. This fabulous authentic garden of almost 4 hectares will become the kingdom of the elephants, the buffaloes and the ma [...]
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ANTWERPEN – Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Kathedraal 1352-1521The Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kathedraal (Cathedral of our Lady) is a masterpiece of lace work in stone. Begun in 1352, it is one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe. The church, which became a cathedral in 1559 replaced a Romanesque church built [...]
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MEISE – Jardin BotaniqueThe National Botanic Garden of Belgium (French: Jardin Botanique National de Belgique) is located in the grounds of Bouchout Castle near the village of Meise, just north of Brussels. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world with [...]
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BOUILLON – Godefroid de BouillonGodefroid of Bouillon (c. 1060 – 18 July 1100) was a medieval Frankish knight who was one of the leaders of the First Crusade from 1096 until his death. He was the Lord of Bouillon, from which he took his name, from 1076 and the Duke of Lower [...]
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BERLIN – Berliner DomBerlin Cathedral is the colloquial name for the Evangelical Oberpfarr- und Domkirche in Berlin, Germany. It is the parish church of the Evangelical congregation Gemeinde der Oberpfarr- und Domkirche zu Berlin, a member of the umbrella organiza [...]
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PRENZLAU – Beach Cafe BaluA trendy beach bar with a Beach lounge and a Relaxation area with hammocks and bamboo chairs. There is also a Beach play area for children
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GIFHORN – Windmillmuseum – BergholländerThis tower mill comes from Westdorf in the district of Dithmarschen, where it was built in 1848 under the name Immanuel. It is one of the original three mills that was established at the museum. It is described in German as a Bergholländer ('D [...]
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GIFHORN – Windmillmuseum – Portuguese WindmillThe International Wind- and Watermill Museum, at Gifhorn in the German state of Lower Saxony, is the only one of its kind in Europe. On the museum's open air site, which covers an area of around 16 hectares (40 acres). The mills are either ori [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – Musee Dräi EechelenDräi Eechelen is a historic fortification in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is sited in Dräi Eechelen Park, in the Kirchberg quarter, in the north-east of the city. It is also colloquially known as Three in reference to the acorns [...]
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HILDESHEIM – St. MichaeliskircheThe Church of St. Michael (German: Michaeliskirche) is an early-Romanesque church in Hildesheim, Germany. It has been on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list since 1985. It is now a Lutheran church.Bishop Bernward of Hildesheim (996-1022) b [...]
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BERLIN – Hauptbahnhof BerlinBerlin Hauptbahnhof - Berlin main station, sometimes translated as Berlin Central Station is the main railway station in Berlin, Germany. It came into full operation two days after a ceremonial opening on 26 May 2006. It is located on the site [...]
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BORNHAGEN – Burg HansteinThe castle ruin Hanstein is one of the most famous and interesting castle complexes in central Germany. In its present extent it was constructed in 1308 following a building period of 200 years. From the accessible north tower you can enjoy a [...]
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GOSLAR – Altstadt GoslarGoslar has a rich history stretching from the Neolithic via the ancient Saxon times, the Holy Roman German empire, Reformation, Enlightenment, German Nationalism, Emancipation, Militarism, German Imperialism, Democratisation, the National Soci [...]
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OSTE – SchwebefähreOsten Transporter Bridge is an 80 metre long transporter bridge over the Oste River in Oste, Lower Saxony, Germany. It was built in 1908-9 and was in regular use until 1974 and is now only used as tourist attraction.
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