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Ypres is a Belgian municipality located in the Flemish province of West Flanders.During World War I, Ypres was the centre of intense and sustained battles between the German and the British Empire forces.

Attractions

Town centre

The imposing Cloth Hall was built in the 13th century and was one of the largest commercial buildings of the Middle Ages. The structure we see today is the exact copy of the original medieval building, rebuilt after the war. The belfry that surmounts the hall houses a 49-bell carillon. The whole complex was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
The Gothic-style Saint Martin’s Cathedral, originally built in 1221, was also completely reconstructed after the war. It houses the tombs of Jansenius, bishop of Ypres and father of the religious movement known as Jansenism, and of Robert of Bethune, nicknamed "The Lion of Flanders", who was Count of Nevers (1273-1322) and Count of Flanders (1305–1322).

Menin Gate

The Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres commemorates those soldiers of the British Commonwealth - with the exception of New Zealand and Newfoundland - who fell in the Ypres Salient during the First World War before 16 August 1917, who have no known grave. Those who died from that date - and all from New Zealand and Newfoundland - are commemorated elsewhere. The memorial's location is especially poignant as it lies on the eastward route from the town which allied soldiers would have taken towards the fighting - many never to return. Every evening since 1928, traffic around the imposing arches of the Menin Gate Memorial has been stopped while the Last Post is sounded beneath the Gate. This tribute is given in honour of the memory of British Empire soldiers who fought and died there.

Events

The Cat Parade (‘’Kattenstoet’’) takes place every three years on the second Sunday of May. It involves the throwing of cats from the belfry and a colourful parade of cats and witches. The last edition of the Cat Parade took place in May, 2006.
Ypres is also the home of The Belgium Ypres Westhoek Rally since its creation in 1965. It is organized by the Auto Club Targa Florio. Some of the drivers are among the best-known names in rallying, such as Carlos Sainz, Jimmy Mcrae, Marc Duez, François Duval, and Freddy Loix among others.





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			Website for Ieper Ieper - Home Ieper Hotels/Accommodations & Reservations We have no traveler comments for Ieper, Belgium. Help us and your fellow travelers and be the first. Click here to log your comments. Thank you. Welcome to Ieper Ypres is a Belgian municipality located in the Flemish province of West Flanders.During World War I, Ypres was the centre of intense and sustained battles between the German and the British Empire forces. Attractions Town centre The imposing Cloth Hall was built in the 13th century and was one of the largest commercial buildings of the Middle Ages. The structure we see today is the exact copy of the original medieval building, rebuilt after the war. The belfry that surmounts the hall houses a 49-bell carillon. The whole complex was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The Gothic-style Saint Martin’s Cathedral, originally built in 1221, was also completely reconstructed after the war. It houses the tombs of Jansenius, bishop of Ypres and father of the religious movement known as Jansenism, and of Robert of Bethune, nicknamed "The Lion of Flanders", who was Count of Nevers (1273-1322) and Count of Flanders (1305–1322). Menin Gate The Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres commemorates those soldiers of the British Commonwealth - with the exception of New Zealand and Newfoundland - who fell in the Ypres Salient during the First World War before 16 August 1917, who have no known grave. Those who died from that date - and all from New Zealand and Newfoundland - are commemorated elsewhere. The memorial's location is especially poignant as it lies on the eastward route from the town which allied soldiers would have taken towards the fighting - many never to return. Every evening since 1928, traffic around the imposing arches of the Menin Gate Memorial has been stopped while the Last Post is sounded beneath the Gate. This tribute is given in honour of the memory of British Empire soldiers who fought and died there. Events The Cat Parade (‘’Kattenstoet’’) takes place every three years on the second Sunday of May. It involves the throwing of cats from the belfry and a colourful parade of cats and witches. The last edition of the Cat Parade took place in May, 2006. Ypres is also the home of The Belgium Ypres Westhoek Rally since its creation in 1965. It is organized by the Auto Club Targa Florio. Some of the drivers are among the best-known names in rallying, such as Carlos Sainz, Jimmy Mcrae, Marc Duez, François Duval, and Freddy Loix among others.