20의 웨스트 플랑드르가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Den Ijzer, always beautiful!

An incredible number of canals intersect here.

Very nice view of the monument dedicated to King Albert.

The Ganzepoot in Nieuwpoort played a crucial role during the First World War. This lock complex, where six waterways meet, was used to stop the German advance by flooding the surrounding areas. On 29 October 1914, Hendrik Geeraert and Fernand Ume opened the locks, flooding the IJzervlakte and stopping the German troops. The lock complex was completely destroyed during the war, but was rebuilt in a slightly modified form after the hostilities. Today, there are several memorials at the Ganzepoot, including a monument for King Albert I and a memorial plaque for the military lock keepers.

The Yser is historically important because of the role it played during the First World War. The river formed a natural defense line and was the scene of fierce fighting. Today, you can find various monuments and memorials along the Yser that commemorate this period, such as the Yser Monument at the Ganzepoot. Here on the left bank of the Yser estuary, the cycle route "cycling along the front line of the First World War" also begins. (Nieuwpoort - Bazel)

This beautiful building is a good example of Brabantine Gothic.

The Schellemolen is a stone windmill in Damme, Belgium. The white-painted mountain mill dates from 1867 and replaced an earlier standard mill. There has been a mill on this spot along the Damse Vaart since 1479. The mill is equipped with two pairs of stones and an oil mill in the basement. The mill operation was stopped in 1963, after which the Schellemolen fell into disrepair. In 1971 the province of West Flanders bought the mill and had it restored. In 1977 it was able to grind again. The mill can be visited every weekend from April 1 to September 20.

Windmills, just as you would imagine in this area.