The Runners
The Word
Ciperage
Sint-Nicolaaskerk
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Echoes of Elegance: A Historic Journey Through Sint-Niklaas

Charles the Historian

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Charles the Historian

Welcome to Sint-Niklaas! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 12 stops on a route of 4.26km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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2 hours

Walking Time

4.26 km

Distance

12

stops

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Tour Stops

The Runners
1

The Runners

A sculpture, titled "The Runners", depicting a dynamic and vibrant representation of human movement, celebrating the themes of energy, movement, and life.

The Word
2

The Word

A bronze statue standing on the south side of the Grote Markt, designed by Idel Ianchelevici for Expo 58. Formerly known as Hommage au Génie humain, it now bears the name Het Woord, referencing the Gospel of John.

Ciperage
3

Ciperage

A 17th-century prison in Sint-Niklaas, built in Flemish Renaissance style, with the upper two floors serving as a prison and the rest housing a courthouse and the cipier's quarters.

Sint-Nicolaaskerk
4

Sint-Nicolaaskerk

A parish church, the Sint-Nicolaaskerk is a Catholic church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, Saint Barbara, and Saint John Nepomucenus. The church features a predominantly Baroque and Neogotical interior with seven altars, including five historic ones.

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SteM Zwijgershoek
5

SteM Zwijgershoek

A museum in Sint-Niklaas, SteM Zwijgershoek, also known as Stedelijk Museum Zwijgershoek, features three themes: "Mens en Materie", "Mens en Machine", and "Mens en zijn Lichaam", showcasing a variety of collections and exhibitions.

Mercatormuseum
6

Mercatormuseum

A museum showcasing the complete history of cartography, with Gerardus Mercator as the central figure, featuring original 16th-century globes and atlases, as well as modern cartographic methods.

Salons voor Schone Kunsten
7

Salons voor Schone Kunsten

A museum featuring a collection of fine arts, including paintings from the 16th to 20th centuries, with notable works by Peter Paul Rubens, Willem Heda, Lambert Lombard, and others.

city hall of Sint-Niklaas
8

city hall of Sint-Niklaas

The city hall of Sint-Niklaas is a neogothic belfry with a bell tower of 40 meters height, featuring 49 bells, and a façade with white limestone from Gobertange and Rochefort.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
9

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

A parish church, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, is a neoromanesque and byzantine inspired church in Sint-Niklaas, gewijd aan Onze-Lieve-Vrouw met de titel Hulp der Christenen.

Grote Markt
10

Grote Markt

Grand place in the city center, known for its historic importance and various grandstands, including a former stadhuis, a market, and multiple sculptures.

Walburg Castle
11

Walburg Castle

A 16th-century castle, Walburg Castle, was built by knight Willem van Waelwijck in 1553 and named after his wife, Walburgis. The castle has undergone several transformations, including a stint as a brewery and English garden, and is now a protected monument.

Ecce-Homokapel
12

Ecce-Homokapel

A trapezium-shaped chapel founded in 1757, attached to a residence at Nieuwstraat 26, featuring pilastered corners and a 18th-century polymyched Ecce Homo sculpture.

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Quick Facts

  • GPS-guided navigation
  • Professional audio narration
  • Offline maps available
  • Free to try

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

Flexible Timing

Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day