Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant, Ypres

#23 among attractions in Ypres

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The Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant, formerly also Roesbrugge Abbey is a community of Augustinian canonesses belonging to the Congregation of Windesheim. The sisters are informally known as the Roesbrugge Dames - the Roesbrugge Ladies. Located in Roesbrugge from 1239 to the late 16th century, the community then moved into Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, where it exists today. Its adjacent school is the Lyceum Onze Lieve Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant. ()

Coordinates: 50°51'9"N, 2°53'14"E

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Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Menin Gate, Ypres Cloth Hall, St Martin's Cathedral, In Flanders Fields Museum.

~940 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Menin Gate, Ypres
5 min walk • The Menin Gate stands as a poignant memorial in the historic city of Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres Salient of World War I and whose graves are unknown. This grandiose archway, inaugurated on July 24...
~650 ftSW
Reconstructed cloth market from 1304
Ypres Cloth Hall, Ypres
4 min walk • The Ypres Cloth Hall, located in the heart of the city of Ypres, Belgium, stands as a testament to the region's rich medieval history and its resilience through the devastating events of the 20th century. This grand structure, originally built in the 13th century, was...
~540 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Martin's Cathedral, Ypres
3 min walk • St Martin's Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady, stands as a beacon of historical and architectural significance in the city of Ypres, Belgium. With its roots stretching back to the 13th century, this remarkable church has witnessed the ebb and flow of...
~700 ftSW
Displays on WWI and regular events
In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ypres, Belgium, the In Flanders Fields Museum offers a poignant journey through the history of World War I. Situated in the iconic Cloth Hall, which was almost entirely destroyed during the war and later meticulously reconstructed, the...
~950 ftW
Church
Saint George's Memorial Church, Ypres
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ypres, Belgium, Saint George's Memorial Church stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. This dignified church was built in the aftermath of the conflict, serving as a tribute to the fallen soldiers...
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Ramparts Cemetery, Ypres
15 min walk • Ramparts Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium, stands as a solemn testament to the sacrifices made during the battles that raged across Flanders fields during World War I. Nestled against the ancient ramparts of the city, this small, yet poignant military cemetery is the final...
0.4 miW
Cemetery
Ypres Reservoir Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres
11 min walk • Ypres Reservoir Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front.
1.4 miSE
Cemetery
Railway Dugouts Burial Ground
36 min walk • Railway Dugouts Burial Ground is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front.
~1080 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum Godshuis Belle, Ypres
6 min walk • The Museum Godshuis Belle is a small museum in Ypres. Located in the chapel of an old almshouse, it houses the art collection of the Ypres Public Centre for Social Welfare.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Duhallow ADS Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres
23 min walk • Duhallow ADS Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located near Ypres on the Western Front in Belgium.
0.8 miNE
Cemetery
White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres
21 min walk • White House Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front in Belgium.

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Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant?

Nearby attractions include St Martin's Cathedral, Ypres (3 min walk), Ypres Cloth Hall, Ypres (4 min walk), In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres (4 min walk), Menin Gate, Ypres (5 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant:

Bus

Ieper Markt • Lines: 1, 20, 40, 50, 51, 60, 70, 71, 72, 84, 94, 95 (2 min walk)
Ieper Hospitaal • Lines: 20, 40, 60, 84, 94, 95 (6 min walk)

Train

Station Ieper (15 min walk)
Ieper (15 min walk)