The central europe it offers us many interesting places to visit. There are plenty of beautiful and lively cities, not too big or too busy, that will give us a few days of pleasure and fun. As, for example, the Belgian city of Leuven in the heart of Flanders. Only 27 kilometers from Brussels, it is the perfect destination to plan a weekend getaway. And it is that this University City par excellence it has a lot to offer: above all, its cheerful and youthful atmosphere.
Beer lovers also have another incentive to travel to Leuven, as the city has a long brewing tradition. The typical one is the Stella Artois and tasting it on any of its terraces when the good weather arrives is one of the greatest pleasures for locals and tourists.
University City
The University of Leuven is one of the biggest attractions of the city, as it gives you a fun academic environment. Founded in 1425, it was taught by none other than Erasmus of Rotterdam. You can not stop visiting it.
Other interesting places are the Main Square or Grote Marka. It is in the center of Leuven and houses historical buildings dating from the 15th century. In it you can also find the St. Peter's Church, in which numerous classical music concerts are held, and the town hall.
The Great Beguinage
The city has other gems that are also worth a visit such as San Miguel's Church, the Tissue Show, the van dale school and the Great Beguinage, one of the most outstanding in all Flanders.
It is a set of some 85 brick houses (the majority built between the years 1630 and 1670), spread over more than ten streets and surrounded by a wall. Formerly, women could enter there as blessed and dedicate themselves to prayer. They also worked in cultivation or caring for the sick. Declared World Heritage in 2000, today it serves as a residence for students and professors of the University.
Visit Leuven - 6 Things to Do in Leuven, Belgium (April 2024)
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