Arrondissement of Tournai, Tournai

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The Arrondissement of Tournai is a former arrondissement in the Walloon province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is both an administrative and a judicial arrondissement. However, the Judicial Arrondissement of Tournai also comprises the municipality of Lessines in the Arrondissement of Soignies and all municipalities of the Arrondissement of Ath, with the exception of the municipalities of Brugelette and Chièvres. In 2019 it was merged into the new Arrondissement of Tournai-Mouscron. ()

Local name: Arrondissement administratif de Tournai Area: 234.56 mi²Coordinates: 50°35'60"N, 3°24'0"E

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Tournai Belgium

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Arrondissement of Tournai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tournai Cathedral, Belfry, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée de la Tapisserie.

0.7 miNW
Medieval place of worship with 5 towers
Tournai Cathedral, Tournai
17 min walk • Tournai Cathedral, with its five imposing bell towers, stands as a remarkable example of both Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles in the city of Tournai, Belgium. This historic church, officially known as the Cathedral of Our Lady (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de...
0.7 miNW
, Gothic architecture, Tower
Belfry, Tournai
17 min walk • The Belfry of Tournai is a historic watchtower that proudly stands in the heart of Tournai, Belgium. With a history that dates back to the 12th century, this medieval tower is an emblem of the city's rich heritage. At a height of 72 meters, the Belfry of Tournai is the...
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Tournai
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tournai, Belgium, the Musée des Beaux-Arts stands as a beacon of fine art and culture. Established at the turn of the 20th century, this museum is housed in a distinctive building designed by the renowned architect Victor Horta, a pioneer of...
0.6 miNW
50°36'16"N • 3°23'17"E
Musée de la Tapisserie, Tournai
16 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Pont des Trous, Tournai
30 min walk • The Tournai Bridge of Holes is a 13th-century Gothic-style water gateway, framed by two towers and spanning the Scheldt River in Tournai, Belgium. The central arch was dynamited at the beginning of the Second World War.
0.9 miNW
Church
St. James Church, Tournai
24 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church rises in the rue du Palais Saint-Jacques in Tournai.
0.8 miNW
Church
Saint-Quentin Church, Tournai
21 min walk • The Saint-Quentin church is a Romanesque church located at the end of the Grand-Place in the city of Tournai.
0.7 miNW
50°36'23"N • 3°23'11"E
Princesse Despinoy, Tournai
19 min walk • Monuments and statues, Memorial
1.1 miNW
50°36'41"N • 3°22'57"E
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Tournai
29 min walk • Church, Architecture
0.8 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue de Martine, Tournai
22 min walk • Martine is the title character in a series of books for children originally written in French by the Belgians Marcel Marlier and Gilbert Delahaye and published by Casterman. The first one, Martine à la ferme, was published in 1954, followed by 59 other books, which have been translated into many different languages.
0.8 miN
50°36'39"N • 3°24'2"E
Monument des Vendéens, Tournai
20 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arrondissement of Tournai?

Nearby attractions include Louis Gallait, Tournai (15 min walk), Musée de la Tapisserie, Tournai (16 min walk), Belfry, Tournai (17 min walk), Musée des Beaux-Arts, Tournai (17 min walk).

How to get to Arrondissement of Tournai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arrondissement of Tournai:

Bus

Dorcas • Lines: 8, R, V (1 min walk)
Prison • Lines: 8, 98, V, W (2 min walk)

Train

Tournai (23 min walk)