What to do and see in Ieper (Ypres), Flanders: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

August 8, 2021 Harland Bartelt

An ancient city in the Flemish province of West Flanders, Ieper (as it’s known in the Flemish tongue) has enjoyed financial and cultural status since the 12th century. Today, visitors can check out remnants of its impressive past, including ramparts that date back to 1385 and an historic moat, which now is a haven for wildlife. Ieper found itself in the middle of World War I and suffered tremendous damage to all of its buildings, but has been both reconstructed in its medieval style and built up with modern structures.
Restaurants in Ieper (Ypres)

1. Saint George's Memorial Church

Elverdingestraat 1, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium +32 57 42 11 05 [email protected] http://www.stgeorgesmemorialchurchypres.com/
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4.5 based on 337 reviews

Saint George's Memorial Church

Tucked away almost and across the road from the Cathedral is this unique church built to honour the British and Commonwealth fallen of both world wars but principally the First World War. Built in 1927 it remains a superb place of remembrance and somewhere where families and individuals connected to 'the fallen' in Flanders Fields can find a moment of quiet, calm and reflection. There is a small resident congregation who live in Ypres and surrounding area of Belgium and Lille (Northern France). All are welcome to our regular Sunday services held in the Anglican tradition and you will be sure of a warm welcome.

Reviewed By iancP7845YU - Chalfont St. Giles, United Kingdom

The church just off the main square is a must visit when in Ieper. Built as a memorial to British troops after WW1 it contains many plaques to regiments, individuals and schools who served and died in the battles. It is beautifully kept.

2. Saint Martin's Cathedral

Vandenpeerboomplein, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium http://www.toerisme-ieper.be/item.php?itemno=485_465_142_145_229_226_191&lang=EN
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4.5 based on 307 reviews

Saint Martin's Cathedral

Reviewed By DerbyshireCook

No visitor should miss this place. It's beautiful inside and out. Fabulous stained glass rose window. Gorgeous carvings. Amazing Pulpit.

3. Saint James' Church

Rijselsestraat Church in Ieper city halfway from center to the Lille gate, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 IEPER Belgium http://www.toerismeieper.be/item.php?itemno=485_465_142_145_229_226_198&lang=EN
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Saint James' Church

4. Sint-Jacobskerk

Guido Gezelleplein 1, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium +32 57 20 05 96 http://www.kerkeninvlaanderen.be/pages/kerk_01216.htm
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Sint-Jacobskerk

5. Saint Peter's Church

Rijselsestraat, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Saint Peter's Church

6. Sint-Catharinakerk

Pastoriestraat, Zillebeke, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium http://www.kerknet.be/kerk/st-catharina-kerk-zillebeke

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