Historic site
Leuven Town Hall
Leuven, Belgium
A Gothic town hall so richly carved it looks like jewellery.
Square · Belgium · Flanders
Oude Markt Leuven
A cafe-filled square often called the longest bar in Europe.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Oude Markt Leuven matters
The Oude Markt in Leuven is surrounded by bars and terraces and is the social centre of town. Students and locals gather here in the evenings, and it has a lively atmosphere. Try a local beer.
Talking points
- It's lined with cafe terraces.
- Students fill it in the evenings.
- Beer is a local specialty.
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Historic site · UNESCO
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Leuven, Belgium
A large beguinage restored by the university and now used as a campus.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.