Top Things to do in Hainaut Province
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What to do and see in Hainaut Province, Wallonia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Hainaut Province, Belgium including The Belfry of Tournai, The Strepy-Thieu Funicular Lift, Plan Incline de Ronquieres, Mons Communal Cemetery, Canal du Centre Historique, Comedie Centrale de Charleroi, Christmas Truce Memorial, Schiffshebewerke des belgischen Canal du Centre, Central Square, Citadel of Tournai.
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1. The Belfry of Tournai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom
A very long day, after travelling into the Wallonia region, via Eurotunnel and then, Dunkirk by car - it was a curiosity to me that it was merely two days, off a year, since an evening in Dunkirk, which was not very ‘pleasant or positive.’ Remarkable how quickly a year passes. Have driven through Wallonia several times, yet was not incredibly familiar with this region. (Liege - NOT good!) Conversely, Tournai was really very nice - a good place to stop off, to have a stretch of the legs, and have a breather. The architecture here is certainly highly impressive, and apparently, some buildings here are the oldest in Belgium. The deservedly revered Gabrielle Petit, was also from Tournai, as a colleague pointed out, interestingly. Were unable to go up the Belfry, understandably, which was a pity, as the view would certainly have been impressive. The Belfry itself is an impressive structure and well worth seeing, and overall Tournai seemed very nice - and reminded me, a little of Poperinge ‘mixed with’ Breda in the Netherlands.
2. The Strepy-Thieu Funicular Lift
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Test the biggest boat lift in the world! Open to the navigation in 2002, the Strepy-Thieu boat lift is an EXTRAordinary heritage! Its exceptional dimensions and its unique technical performance raise it as the biggest boat lift that ever exists. Rather see: 117 meter high, 130 meter long and 75 meter wide. Alone, it can overcome a difference in level of 73.15 meter. It takes your breath away! Come to discover the know-how of the Belgian civil Engineering of the 20th and 21st centuries! Cross the lift! Take a ride with the Strepy-Thieu funicular lift by boat! An unforgettable moment... Also to do: The audiovisual experience "Spirits of Belgium" Take in the major moments of Belgian inventiveness. In addition watch a film showing the construction and the working of this outstanding work of art! Do not miss the wonderful view on the region and the machine room from the cafeteria on the 8th floor.
Reviewed By RobertLondon - Tauranga, New Zealand
Took a boat trip with a group of friends here. Its an engineering masterpiece how they lift the boat and the canal the boat sits it so high to continue its journey. Apparently you can visit the engine room, and this would be worth a visit before boarding the boat. Highly recommended.
3. Plan Incline de Ronquieres
4. Mons Communal Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Canal du Centre Historique
6. Comedie Centrale de Charleroi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
7. Christmas Truce Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By PatriciaG147 - Worcester, United Kingdom
A simple cross stands before the swathe of land where, at Chtistmas 1914, soldiers on opposing sides laid down their weapons for a brief few hours to sing carols together across the lines, play football in no man's land, and exchange gifts and greetings. It was an unworldly moment of peace and goodwill before the bloody hostilities resumed next day. As you stand looking across the landscape, it is deeply moving to picture what happened here that night. The memorial itself is small in size, but the event it commemorates was a gigantic act of hope.
8. Schiffshebewerke des belgischen Canal du Centre
9. Central Square
10. Citadel of Tournai
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