The best city hikes and walks in Provinciaal Domein De Palingbeek

A very well-maintained cemetery right by the water.

Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate is a British military cemetery for the war dead of the First World War, located in the Belgian city of Ypres. The cemetery is situated within the Ypres ramparts, next to the Lille Gate, and covers an area of 1,871 m².

The Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) is a city gate in the Belgian city of Ypres. It is located in the south of the city center, on the road to Lille. The Rijselpoort is the oldest and only preserved city gate from the fourteenth century, connecting two remaining sections of Ypres's fortifications.

St. Martin's Church, commonly known as St. Martin's Cathedral, is a church in the Belgian city of Ypres. This church was the cathedral of the former diocese of Ypres, which existed from 1561 to 1801. Initially, a Romanesque church, probably dating from the 10th or 11th century, stood in this area. Initially, a Romanesque church, probably dating from the 10th or 11th century, stood in this area. In the eighth century, the diocese of Thérouanne (now Thérouanne, on the Lys River and south of Saint-Omer) was founded. Emperor Charles V destroyed the abbeys of Thérouanne because the abbots were too loyal to the French king. In 1561, the diocese of Thérouanne was dissolved into three dioceses: Boulogne-sur-Mer, Saint-Omer, and Ypres. The church of St. Martin's Monastery (canons regular of St. Augustine) was then elevated to cathedral status. Cornelius Jansenius was the most famous bishop of the diocese of Ypres. The concordat between Napoleon Bonaparte and Pope Pius VII of 1801 abolished the diocese of Ypres, and from then on, the parishes belonged to the diocese of Ghent. In 1833, the diocese of Bruges was reestablished, under which Ypres has been incorporated ever since. St. Martin's Church was completely destroyed during the First World War and subsequently rebuilt (1922-1930). Before the First World War, the church had a lower spire than the current one. The spire was destroyed during the war and later rebuilt, but with a slightly different, higher spire.

The Peace Bridge graces the unique fortifications of Ypres, the City of Peace. A harmonious combination of art, monument, and bridge. The Peace Bridge is a new memorial that inspires reflection. The Peace Bridge balustrade was artistically embellished with the word "PEACE" in 86 languages, using laser engraving. This reflects the 128 countries that fought here during WWI, speaking 86 languages. The use of durable corten steel evokes the reddish-brown of rusted iron. Elegant lighting creates a moving experience. The Peace Bridge is accessible at all times, offering a powerful artistic and multilingual focal point in the landscape that reinforces Ypres' message of peace and makes a clear statement of universal tolerance!

The original Kloosterpoort (Cloister Gate) dates from around 1500. It provided access to the domain of the St. Martin's Provostry, which was abolished in 1560 after the establishment of the Diocese of Ypres. It was rebuilt in the Classical style in 1780 and restored in 1938. The city theatre was previously used as a drinking establishment for the Provostry. In 1803, the building changed ownership, and its function changed. From then on, concerts were organized there. The city theatre was destroyed during the First World War and rebuilt in the 1930s. (c) https://www.toerismeieper.be/kloosterpoort

Part of the canal belt around Ypres with a rich fauna and flora.

Resting place with a view of St. Jacob's Church