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Justus Lipsius Tower

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Justus Lipsius Tower

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    July 1, 2024

    Hiking

    The Justus Lipsius Tower is a remnant of the first Leuven city walls. The restoration has now been completed and the restored tower was inaugurated at the end of 2023. They want to restore almost all remains of the first city walls.
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    November 15, 2025

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    While the Jansenius Tower on the right bank of the Dijle (across the bridge) is named after an illustrious resident, Cornelius Jansenius, the Justus Lipsius Tower has nothing to do with Justus Lipsius. It received that name much later, in 1860, when the university purchased the former Ursuline Convent and converted it into the Justus Lipsius College.

    The tower previously stood on the grounds of the Ursuline Convent, which was banned by the French in 1798. It formed the very tip of a plot of land purchased by the Order of Saint Ursula in 1659.
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    November 15, 2025

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    While the Jansenius Tower on the right bank of the Dijle (across the bridge) is named after an illustrious resident, Cornelius Jansenius, the Justus Lipsius Tower has nothing to do with Justus Lipsius. It received that name much later, in 1860, when the university purchased the former Ursuline Convent and converted it into the Justus Lipsius College.

    The tower previously stood on the grounds of the Ursuline Convent, which was banned by the French in 1798. It formed the very tip of a plot of land purchased by the Order of Saint Ursula in 1659.
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    1. Leuven Town Hall – Arenberg Castle loop from Leuven

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    07:12

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 70 m

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    Location: Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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