Explorado, Ostend

Name: Explorado
Address: Fortstraat 128 B, Ostend, Belgium
Telephone: +32 59 70 00 01

#21 among attractions in Ostend

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Facts and practical information

Explorado (address: Fortstraat 128 B) is a place located in Ostend (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°14'18"N latitude and 2°56'22"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Explorado is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Stop (tram, 20 min walk), Oostende Stroombanklaan (bus, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Fort Napoleon (museum, 6 min walk), Lange Nelle (lighthouse, 11 min walk), Port of Ostend (harbor, 16 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°14'18"N, 2°56'22"E

Address

Fortstraat 128 BOstend Belgium

Contact

+32 59 70 00 01

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Day trips

Explorado – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Napoleon, Mu.ZEE, Lange Nelle, Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk.

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Museum, Historical place, Monuments and statues
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Museum, Art museum
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1 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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0.6 miSW
Harbor
Port of Ostend, Ostend
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Mercator Ship, Ostend
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1.5 miSW
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Sint-Jozefkerk, Ostend
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Explorado?

Nearby attractions include Fort Napoleon, Ostend (6 min walk), Lange Nelle, Ostend (11 min walk), Port of Ostend, Ostend (16 min walk), Noordzeeaquarium, Ostend (21 min walk).

How to get to Explorado by public transport?

The nearest stations to Explorado:

Tram

Stop • Lines: (20 min walk)
Oostende Duin & Zee • Lines: (3 min walk)

Bus

Oostende Stroombanklaan • Lines: 4, 89, 9 (5 min walk)
Bredene Groenendijk • Lines: 4, 89, 9 (11 min walk)