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Leuven was voted European City of Sport for 2021, highlighted by hosting the UCI Road World Championships, which will follow several routes of the Grote Prijs Jef Scherens, a yearly cycling race in and around Leuven. The city also hosts the start of the Brabantse Pijl, a semi-classic race and the Cyclocross Leuven is a cyclo-cross race held ...
- Admire the St. Peter’s Church (Sint-Pieterskerk) Visit St. Peter’s Church to see a key part of Leuven’s history. Since 2020, they have had a cool Hololens experience that shows you the church’s past in a modern way.
- Take a Tour of Leuven’s Town Hall (Stadhuis) Leuven’s Town Hall is something you can’t miss. It’s famous for its detailed Gothic architecture, and when you see it, you’ll understand why.
- Visit the Groot Begijnhof (Grand Beguinage) One of my favourite spots in Leuven is the Groot Begijnhof. Beguinages were unique communities where women, known as Beguines, lived a religious life without taking monastic vows.
- Stroll Through the Beautiful Botanical Garden Kruidtuin. I also always enjoy visiting the Botanical Garden in Leuven (yes, I like the small hidden parks in cities).
- How to get to Leuven. By train. The easiest way to get to Leuven from elsewhere in Belgium or even abroad is by train. There are direct and connecting trains from most Belgian cities, as well as from Brussels National Airport.
- How to get around Leuven. Leuven is a rather small city and especially the center can easily be done on foot. You'll see a lot of bikes here as well. (Foreign) students can rent a bike long-term at a cheap price through Velo, while others can go to Fietspunt (affiliated with Velo) or Blue-bike.
- Where to stay: hotels in Leuven and more. Like most cities, Leuven has ample accommodation options. You can check Airbnb to find a nice apartment in the center, opt for something more budget with a hostel or go for a more service-oriented option with a B&B or hotel in Leuven.
- Food and drinks. Although I love to eat and drink – I'm Belgian, after all – I actually haven't written about many restaurants in Leuven yet. That's partly because I'm rather frugal and don't eat out much when I'm at home.
Feb 13, 2013 · LEUVEN, BELGIUM: Leuven is vibrant Flemish city in Belgium. It’s also a diverse university town with world’s oldest Catholic university that is still active. This is a great place to spend a day looking at old architectures, eat in fine restaurants, and enjoy modern street arts and sculptures.
May 15, 2024 · From the bustling Grote Markt to the awe-inspiring Sint-Pieterskerk, Leuven is a destination that promises a memorable experience for every visitor. In this Dutch-but-actually-Flemish-Review, we’ll take you on a virtual tour of Leuven, showing you all the most captivating sights to see. Ready? Let’s go! 👇. Grote Markt: the heart of Leuven
Feb 7, 2022 · Only 26 kilometres from the Belgian and European capital Brussels, Leuven is a compact student town of 100,000 inhabitants, plus another 60,000 during the school year! Nicknamed the Oxford of Belgium, it competes – gently – against the 2.5-times larger university city of Ghent .
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Visit Leuven, Belgium. Rich heritage & sparkling urban vibe. Welcome to Leuven, a picturesque city in the heart of Belgium, an ideal destination for an exciting city break with your friends, family or individually, all year round.
