Testerep, Ostend

#6 among attractions in Ostend

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Testerep once comprised an island along the Belgian coast. It existed as early as the 10th century. Fishing villages were scattered about, including Ostend and Westende, with Ostend on the far east, Westende on the far west, and Middelkerke the middle of the island. Later, canals and dikes were built and the island became connected to the West Flanders mainland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°11'24"N, 2°49'48"E

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

Nearby attractions include: King Albert I Memorial, Atlantic Wall open-air museum, Mu.ZEE, Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk.

4.9 miSW
Monuments and statues
King Albert I Memorial, Nieuwpoort
126 min walk • The King Albert I Memorial, situated in the coastal city of Nieuwpoort, Belgium, stands as a poignant tribute to the soldiers who fought during World War I. This historical site, which doubles as a war museum, offers a profound insight into the Great War's impact on...
1.2 miNE
Museum, Regional park, Military museum
Atlantic Wall open-air museum, Ostend
30 min walk • The Atlantic Wall Open-Air Museum in Ostend, Belgium, offers a unique glimpse into the coastal fortifications built by Nazi Germany during World War II. This historical site is part of the extensive Atlantic Wall defense system, which stretched along the western coast...
4.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Mu.ZEE, Ostend
113 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...
4.8 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, Ostend
123 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...
4.7 miNE
Museum
Mercator Ship, Ostend
119 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.
4.9 miSW
Memorial
Nieuport Memorial, Nieuwpoort
125 min walk • The British Nieuport Memorial is a First World War memorial, located in the Belgian port city of Nieuwpoort, which is at the mouth of the River Yser.
4.8 miNE
51°13'60"N • 2°55'5"E
De Plate, Ostend
124 min walk • Museum
4.5 miNE
51°13'42"N • 2°54'51"E
Leopoldpark, Ostend
115 min walk • Park
5 miSW
Lighthouse
Vuurtoren Nieuwpoort
127 min walk • The Nieuport lighthouse, built in 1284, was the first lighthouse on the European continent.
2.3 miNE
51°12'41"N • 2°52'19"E
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk, Ostend
60 min walk • Church
4.7 miNE
Restored 1930s ship-turned-museum
Mercator Ship, Ostend
121 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.