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Pro
Lots of nice buildings, a great brewery and picturesque atmosphere
Con
Not too many tourist sights. This is actually sort of a pro.
In a nutshell
Most enjoyable when sunny weather, city of students and people who love a drink and a walk
steedappeal Says: This historic group of structures is a reminder of the glorious past but also used very much in the inglorious present by faculty and students lucky enough to live here. I went at night and absorbed the fantastic atmosphere.
Ypres- Brugge- Brussels- Louvain
Norali Says: The Louvain city hall... reportedly to be built as Louvain's answer to Brussels' Gothic city hall, that, in its turn, got into rivalry in elegance, with Brugg City hall. At last, the latter had borrowed from Ypres' city hall (the Cloth hall, in fact) its style... dixit our...
Norali Says: St Peter is the patron saint of the city.In Louvain, you can't miss this church. It's on the main place, the Grote Markt place, neighbouring the city hall and the Tafelrond (cf next tips).If you come to Louvain by train and step down at Leuven station, just head to the place...
Norali Says: While visiting the city of Leuven, we had two guided tours: one of the City hall and a second, of the central University Library. They were interesting.. at least for me, since I could learn some bits of Belgian history.We visited the Library first, in the morning. Though we...
a005116 Says: The Univercity is of course the reason why many foreigners know Leuven. It is one of the oldest still existing catholic universities in the world, founded in 1425. The univercity buildings are not concentrated in one building, but in many locations in and around the city.The...
2 Reviews and 89 Opinions Facility was clean, service was excellent - the staff was very accomodating. Parking is not so good.
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Brasserie De La Gare: Good food for reasonable prices
KShezz Says: We stopped here for a late lunch (eldest daughter and I ) after her hospital appointment in leuven ...this restaurant is very, very convienient as it is directly oposite the railway and bus station for the onward journey...they serve a range of food including pastas and...
De Clune Taeffel: Ancient atmosphere
steedappeal Says: This is an old school restaurant in the heart of an old school town! A bit tired looking but presided over by an energenic host. I tried the ribs with their special house sauce. More of a dry rib than a wet one for my taste but still interesting.
De clijne tafel: Simple decent food, Belgian style!
Jozzzef Says: A large piece of meat, lots of sauce, lots of french fries, a small salad and some mayonaise, that is how belgians like their food. Unlike the french or italian we believe in large portions. In that respect, this is a typical belgian restaurant. Don't confuse this with...
STUK: Mixed company in a mixed space
steedappeal Says: STUK is the kind of mixed-use space that Europeans always do so well. A bit like the Vooruit in Ghent but more focused on students and their needs. Kind of like a really cool student union! Part cafe, part cinema, etc., etc. Lots of students studying as well as chatting....
In Den Boule: To the tables down at....
steedappeal Says: A place festooned in the ribbons and stripes of club revelries (and rivalries) past. What a great atmosphere. The bartender- Jacky- told me he has tended bar their 42 years and counting. Now that's the kind of tenured "faculty" I like! There was even a little raffishness in...
Bebop Cafe: A little night music
steedappeal Says: An attractive spot very popular with the students. The bartender admitted that most of the jazz legends pictured around the place NEVER set foot here. Still, their spirit surrounds this place! Most of the time it is dj programmed music so check for the occasional live sets...
steedappeal Says: It is barely a 15 minute ride to Brussels Airport so it makes Leuven an appealing pre-flight night than just staying in Brussels centre. Trains depart about every half hour (5.50 Euros one way as of Jan 2012). I bought my ticket a day in advance to save time so always make...
Norali Says: Gini and I had some trouble parking our car in Leuven.These are possible parking lots (not free) I found on the net. http://www.leuven.be/showpage.asp?iPageID=1686#14Seems it is difficult to park your car near the train station. Yet, we found a place back the train station,...
steedappeal Says: This is the old Yale CO-OP and old Harvard COOP all rolled into one! A great many books along with essential student supplies. Unlike the Library, I didn't need a special card to enter here. Specially good selection of foreign language manuals. Books, of course! About...
Van Eyck Kookwinkel: Kitchen tools and gadgets
ATLC Says: It's always a delight to browse through a kitchen and cooking shop. There are always items that I need and there we were, spoiled for choice. I bought a 'Molenmes' (knife) by Robert Herder (Solingen, Germany). Made by hand, is always sharp because of how it is sharpened....
Norali Says: The man who sculpted Brabo fountain on Antwerp's Grote Markt and some pieces in Brussels' Petit Sablon area (Kleine Zavel) has roots in Leuven, dixit our voluble guide at City Hall.Yes, some of his works are in the entrance hall of the Louvain's City Hall.The most famous...
steedappeal Says: Along with dodging the many bikes that come from all directions, I noticed that the ancient street stones, especially around the Grote Markt area, are slippery when wet AND really work you legs into submission. You will feel some pain overnite especially if you are not used...
steedappeal Says: Comfortable, rubber soled shoes. Bring an umbrella that can withstand the wind An absolute necessity is to download the free map (in color, preferably) from Use-it. It is the only guide you need to Leuven unless you know people there. Other Belgian cities available, too.
steedappeal Says: Make sure to wander off of the Use-it map.. There are some interesting streets that curve in all sort of unexpected directions, especially South of the city center. Especially look out for unusual architectural details.
steedappeal Says: Anchoring a corner of the former Stella factory, this bar had the reputation of having the most direct "pipeline" to all that golden, liquid Stella goodness. A regular Joe kind of place- laidback and authentic. Check it out before it moves or disappears since the old brewery...
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