Despite all the beauty, let us never forgetShadows of memories forever present Ieper is a town that touches your senses deep. Before going here read at least a book about it's medieval glory (once it was one of the largest European towns) and one about 1914-1918 (WW I) and the horrible battles that took place here. The beauty of it's monumental buildings like the "Lakenhal" (Cloth-hall), the Cathedral and the many medieval guild houses. The wonderful tastes of the regional and in general Belgian dishes and specialties. But also the tears that will well when you hear the read more| About VirtualTourist VirtualTourist provides advice and recommendations from real travelers like you. Advice on Hotels, Things to Do, Local Customs, Restaurants, from a unique insider's perspective - advice on over 58,000 destinations from over 1 million members worldwide. | |
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KrisHerron Fri Jun 27, 2008 07:02 UTC
We will be attending the 90th Anniversary of the end of WW1 in November, and this place is becoming of interest to all Australians. We seem to only remember the Anzacs at Gallipoli, but recent events have highlighted just how important this area is. | Rachael71 Tue Jan 9, 2007 20:12 UTC
Your Ieper pages are wonderful. Thank you! | breughel Thu Jan 4, 2007 17:57 UTC
Dit was een vergissing. Sorry. | iandsmith Sun Sep 3, 2006 10:07 UTC
Well documented pages, congratulations. My grandfather is commemorated there, I must make the trip. |
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