Things to Do in Flanders

Europe holds some delightful destinations that are worth exploring if you ever decide to book a holiday in a European country. But would Flanders be one of the main areas you would consider?



You have probably heard of Flanders with relation to Flanders Fields - in association with some of the fallen in the First World War. The poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ has cemented our thoughts and feelings of the war and we remember the poppy as a symbol of it.



But there is more to Flanders in the 21st century than you may think, and specific areas of this part of Belgium are more popular than others as well. For instance the Church of Our Lady exists in a very popular city in West Flanders. Work began back in the 13th century and the building was only completed in the 15th century. Nowadays the most impressive part of the building is its spire. If you watch out for it you will be able to locate the church long before you actually get there.



The St John’s Hospital is nearby too, and this shares with you the history of the hospital where nuns and monks once tended to the sick. Centuries of history are there to be seen every single day. When you consider that the earliest evidence of life here dates back as far as 1188, you can imagine how much life has changed in the intervening years. Another clue to the city within Flanders that we are referring to comes with a guided walk called the City of Monuments. A guided walk is often the best way to learn about where you are and what there is to be seen.

Fourth on the list of things to do has to be the medieval architecture you will find at every turn. Our chosen city was made into a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the turn of the Millennium, so you can see just how important a venue this is to Flanders, and indeed to Belgium as a whole. There are many places you can visit in Flanders and in Belgium too, but this particular city is one of the most popular places you could see.



Of course we’re talking about the famous city of Bruges, which has often been chosen as the ideal destination for a weekend away. It’s not far to travel to and it holds many secrets that are just waiting to be uncovered when you arrive.



Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.