Belgium Flemish Ostend

Oostende By Night by John and Melanie (Illingworth) Kotsopoulos

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Ostend grew from a fishing town to a harbor city. It became the seaside resort it is today when royalty began visiting in the 19C.

Interesting locations are the Casino and Fort Napoleon. Ostend is also famous for its sea-side esplanade, including the Royal Galleries of Ostend, pier, and fine-sand beaches. The Mercator, the ex training sailing ship for Belgian merchant navy officers, is now open to the public to view. Near the beach is a well-preserved section of the fortified Atlantic Wall, open to the public as the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum located in Raversijde. You can wander the little streets around Het Vissersplein. At certain times there are local markets in the streets and in the summer the Vissersplein has music festivals. The Vissersplein has many brasseries where you can sit outside and have a drink.

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Ostend, Belgium

Oostende By Night by John and Melanie (Illingworth) Kotsopoulos

Ostend grew from a fishing town to a harbor city. It became the seaside resort it is today when royalty began visiting in the 19C.
Historic Center, Ostend

La place d'Armes (Wapenplein-Ostend) by Stephane Mignon

Take in the atmosphere of this old fishing village, with its narrow streets that lead to the sea.
The Mercator, Ostend

Mercator en station by Steve Deboysere

Launched in 1932, and after completing 41 voyages, this ship was turned into Belgium's first floating museum in 1961.
James Ensor House, Ostend

James Ensor Museum by Coen Peppelenbos

The house belonged to Ensor, often considered the father of modern art. The interior and exterior are recognizable from his works.
Leopold Park, Ostend

L'étang du parc Léopold by Stephane Mignon

Because of its location on the site of a former zoo and botanic garden, the park is home to a number of unique flora and fauna.
Art Museum of the Sea, Ostend

Oostende by VISITFLANDERS

Dedicated to Belgian modern art, this museum also includes a children's museum and temporary exhibits.

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