Saint Anthony's chapel
Old Market of Leuven
University Hall
Leuven Town Hall
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Louvain Insolite: Secrets et Merveilles d'une Ville Médiévale

Ryan Multilingual

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Ryan Multilingual

Welcome to Leuven! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 15 stops on a route of 2.08km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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2 hours

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2.08 km

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15

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Saint Anthony's chapel
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Saint Anthony's chapel

A 17th-century chapel in Leuven, built in its current version in 1617, features a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles, and is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Egypt, as well as Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph De Veuster, and others.

Old Market of Leuven
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Old Market of Leuven

A historic square with cobble-stones, surrounded by 18th century to present-day buildings, including the Old University's University Hall and Holy Trinity College, hosting various events and nicknamed the "longest bar in the world" due to its many catering establishments.

University Hall
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University Hall

A medieval cloth hall with 17th and 18th-century extensions, now the main administrative building of the KU Leuven.

Leuven Town Hall
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Leuven Town Hall

A Gothic-style Town Hall built between 1439 and 1469, featuring ornate architecture, pointed windows, and a steep roof with dormers, adorned with 236 statues of historical figures, patron saints, and noble descendants.

St. Peter's Church, Leuven
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St. Peter's Church, Leuven

A collegiate church built in the 15th century in the Brabantine Gothic style, featuring a cruciform floor plan and a low, uncompleted bell tower.

Grote Markt
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Grote Markt

A grand place in Leuven, Belgium, the Grote Markt is a pedestrian-friendly square surrounded by Gothic-style buildings, including the Town Hall, Church of St. Peter, and guildhalls.

Tafelrond Leuven
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Tafelrond Leuven

A neogothic building on the east side of the Grote Markt in Leuven, originally built in 1480 and rebuilt twice, with the most recent iteration serving as a hotel, restaurant, and event space.

Muntstraat
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Muntstraat

Muntstraat is a historical street in the city of Leuven, known for its culinary shops, restaurants, and cafes, earning it the nickname "culinary main street".

College van Luik
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College van Luik

A former Jesuit college, College van Luik was founded in 1605 as a theological academy for students from the Diocesan Seminary of Liège, offering a more in-depth education at the University of Leuven.

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Pope's College, Leuven
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Pope's College, Leuven

A historic student housing at the University of Leuven, founded in 1523, the Pope's College was once one of the richest constituent colleges of the University, and has been used as a hall of residence since 1835.

Saint-Michaels' church
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Saint-Michaels' church

This former Jesuit church was built in the period 1650-1671 and features a striking Baroque design inspired by the Il Gesù in Rome. Its ornate facade presents itself as the most notable architectural element of the church.

College van Premonstreit
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College van Premonstreit

A Premonstratensian College was a house of studies for the training of the order's theologians, founded in 1571 and later housing the Physics Institute of the Catholic University of Leuven. The building was listed as a public monument in 1942 and the whole structure in 2009.

Sint-Donatus Park
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Sint-Donatus Park

A unique urban park with a village green, featuring several remains of the original inner city walls from the 12th century, including towers, laid out in an English landscaping style.

STUK
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STUK

STUK is an arts centre that organizes the Playground festival, a yearly event that explores performance art from a visual arts perspective. The festival is a collaboration between STUK and M Leuven, featuring a diverse range of performances, exhibitions, and symposia.

College of Viglius
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College of Viglius

A 16th-century study house and residence for 12 young men from Friesland and Ghent to study philosophy, theology, or law at the University of Leuven, founded by Wigle van Aytta Zuichemus in 1569.

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Why Choose This Tour

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Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

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