City walls of Ieper

The city walls of Ypres form a continuous circuit of stone fortifications with towers, bastions, and water-filled moats around the city center.

Following extensive damage during World War I, the walls underwent complete reconstruction in the 1920s to preserve their medieval architectural characteristics.

The fortification circuit features 23 educational panels detailing military architecture, local flora development, and the evolution of defense techniques through centuries.

Visitors can explore the 2.6-kilometer fortification trail without entrance fees, with guided tours available through the Ypres tourist office.

These walls represent the most complete set of preserved medieval urban fortifications in Belgium, incorporating different architectural elements from multiple centuries.

Location: Ypres

GPS coordinates: 50.84513,2.88651

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42