Sunday, September 8, is once again the time for Open Monument Day. This annual event offers you the chance to dive into our rich history and gives you access to more than 800 monuments normally closed to the public. During this 36th edition, with the theme "En route!", the focus is on how people and ideas have moved through time, along ancient routes by land, rail or water. This year, Open Monument Day invites you to literally and figuratively go on the road and discover the stories of monuments along the way.
A journey through history
More than 1,100 activities are planned during Open Monument Day, including guided tours, walks, bike tours and workshops. Thanks to ErfgoedApp , you can follow different routes at your own pace and learn more about the monuments you encounter along the way. Here are some tours you won't want to miss.
1. Mini-expo: 150 years of streetcar in Ghent
Discover the history of the Ghent streetcar through a mini-expo and a 5.8 km walking tour with the ErfgoedApp.
2. Guesthouse and Pharmacy in Aarschot
Visit the Saint Elizabeth Guesthouse and historic pharmacy dating from 1767.
3. En route along the Durme
Explore historic sites along the Durme in Zele on a 10-kilometer walking or biking tour.
4. Op Stap met Emile door Krottegem
Discover the history of Krottegem in Roeselare through an interactive tour with the ErfgoedApp.
5. Relive the Battle of Lummen
Visit WWII trenches in Lummen with augmented reality and the ErfgoedApp during a 2.7 km walk.
6. Wuustwezel Heritage Trail
Explore Wuustwezel's heritage, including the chapel in Westdoorn.
7. Historic Heverleebos
Walk or bike through Heverleebos and discover natural and cultural history.
8. Track of the lines in Damme
Discover Damme's military past through a historical walk with the ErfgoedApp.
9. On stAPP in Tielrode
Choose from two routes in Tielrode and discover historical sites.
10. Borgerhout District House
Explore the district house with actor Johan Petit as your guide via the ErfgoedApp.
11. Monuments in Kessel-Lo
Discover Kessel-Lo's special buildings with additional information at the ErfgoedApp.
12. On the Way with Mary in Halle
Walk 5.6 kilometers past religious monuments in Halle and learn more with the ErfgoedApp.
13. Heritage Walk 750 Years Hove
Celebrate 750 years of Hove with a heritage walk along historic sites.
14. Ghostbunkers in Wetteren
Solve a mystery in a WWII bunker in Wetteren with the ErfgoedApp.
15. Spoorzoekers op wandel tussen Ename en Oudenaarde
Discover historical pearls on a 13-kilometer hiking trail between Ename and Oudenaarde.
For a complete overview of all activities during Open Monument Day 2024, including routes you can follow with the ErfgoedApp, please visit the official website Open Monument Day. Don't forget to download the ErfgoedApp in advance so that you can fully enjoy your visit to the various monuments. Have fun on this special day!
A day of discoveries
Open Monument Day 2024 promises to be a day full of discoveries. Whether you set out on foot, by bike, or even by streetcar, the ErfgoedApp will make sure you don't miss a thing of the rich history Flanders has to offer. So put on your walking shoes, charge your smartphone and go "En route!" to discover Flanders' monuments and stories.
