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The construction of Leuven's second city wall took place between 1357 and 1365. Today, we will take you on a search for the relics that can still be found today. Paradoxically, much less of this second and much larger wall has been preserved than of the first wall. The

Castles and small castles: they are often hidden in green surroundings, including in the outskirts of Leuven. Some date back to the 19th century, while others have a history stretching back centuries. On this walk, you will visit one, two, or three castle estates for which the city of Leuven is currently seeking a new purpose, together.

Wijgmaal grew as a village after Edouard Remy bought an old watermill along the Dijle in 1855 and established a starch factory there. During this walk, we pass the current factory and the new companies that have established their headquarters on the site. Along the various streets, we encounter workers' houses,

Middelburg has a very rich history. Around 1450, the town was founded from scratch—complete with a church, town hall, town houses, city walls, ramparts, and gates—by a certain Pieter Bladelin. This wealthy citizen of Bruges had recently built his own castle there. The rich past of this once

Join us on this walking tour along the Hesselsberg, which takes you past the hidden heritage of Zutendaal. 📏 5.3 km 🕑 1 hour 30 minutes ⭐ easy Scan the QR code with ErfgoedApp start the tour or start the tour in the app.

Waarschoot is inextricably linked to its textile past. This is certainly evident in the streetscape: in the architecture of old factory buildings, workers' houses, and the names of some neighborhoods. Put on your walking shoes and discover how previous generations of Waarschoot residents lived and worked. Some relics have already been forgotten, while other places and remnants remain.