Royal Galleries of Ostend, Ostend

Name: Royal Galleries of Ostend
Address: Ostend, Belgium

#8 among attractions in Ostend

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Galleries of Ostend are a seaside neoclassical arcade on a dike on the beach of Ostend, Belgium. They extend from the royal villa in the east to the Hippodrome Wellington horse racing track in the west. The galleries are over 380 metres long, with a large pavilion at each end. The luxury Thermae Palace Hotel sits atop the central section. ()

Local name: Galeries royales d'Ostende Completed: 1906 (118 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°13'36"N, 2°54'8"E

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Ostend Belgium

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Royal Galleries of Ostend – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mu.ZEE, Lange Nelle, Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, Mercator Ship.

0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Mu.ZEE, Ostend
14 min walk • Mu.ZEE is a contemporary art museum nestled in the heart of Ostend, Belgium. This cultural institution is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting Belgian art from the 19th century to the present, offering visitors a deep dive into the rich tapestry of the country's...
1.4 miNE
North Sea coast lighthouse built in 1949
Lange Nelle, Ostend
36 min walk • Standing tall and proud on the Belgian coastline, the Lange Nelle lighthouse is a beacon of light for the city of Ostend. This iconic structure, known for its distinctive blue and white stripes, has guided seafarers since its inauguration in 1948.
0.8 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, Ostend
22 min walk • The Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk stands as a remarkable neo-Gothic edifice in the heart of Ostend, Belgium. This majestic church, often simply referred to as the Saint Peter and Paul Church, is a landmark that captures the eye with its impressive architecture and serves...
0.8 miE
Museum
Mercator Ship, Ostend
20 min walk • The barquentine Mercator was built as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet. She was named after Gerardus Mercator, a Belgian cartographer. She was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in Leith, Scotland and launched in 1932.
1.2 miE
Harbor
Port of Ostend, Ostend
32 min walk • The Port of Ostend is situated in Ostend, West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The port services freight transport between Ostend and Ramsgate, Ipswich and North Killingholme Haven.
0.8 miNE
51°13'60"N • 2°55'5"E
De Plate, Ostend
22 min walk • Museum
0.5 miE
51°13'42"N • 2°54'51"E
Leopoldpark, Ostend
14 min walk • Park
0.8 miE
Restored 1930s ship-turned-museum
Mercator Ship, Ostend
21 min walk • The barquentine Mercator was built as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet. She was named after Gerardus Mercator, a Belgian cartographer. She was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in Leith, Scotland and launched in 1932.
0.5 miE
51°13'30"N • 2°54'49"E
Sint-Jozefkerk, Ostend
13 min walk • Church
1 miNE
51°13'58"N • 2°55'21"E
Noordzeeaquarium, Ostend
25 min walk • Museum
~680 ftSE
51°13'30"N • 2°54'14"E
Bibliotheek Oostende, Ostend
4 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Galleries of Ostend?

Nearby attractions include Bibliotheek Oostende, Ostend (4 min walk), Sint-Jozefkerk, Ostend (13 min walk), Leopoldpark, Ostend (14 min walk), Mu.ZEE, Ostend (14 min walk).

How to get to Royal Galleries of Ostend by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Galleries of Ostend:

Tram

Oostende Koninginnelaan • Lines: (5 min walk)
Stop (10 min walk)

Bus

Oostende Stelplaats De Lijn • Lines: 68, 69 (9 min walk)
Oostende Petit Paris • Lines: 5, 50, 51, 52, 53, 68, 69, 81 (9 min walk)