Historic site
Leuven Town Hall
Leuven, Belgium
A Gothic town hall so richly carved it looks like jewellery.
Historic site · Belgium · Flanders
Groot Begijnhof Leuven
A large beguinage restored by the university and now used as a campus.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Groot Begijnhof Leuven matters
The Groot Begijnhof is a small town within the town: brick houses, a church and quiet lanes along a river. It's now used by the university and its guest houses. It's a peaceful stop and is UNESCO-listed.
Talking points
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The university owns it today.
- The quiet lanes are good for a walk.
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