Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron, Louvain-la-Neuve

Name: Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron
Address: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

#4 among attractions in Louvain-la-Neuve

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Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron, Louvain-la-Neuve

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The Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron is a brutalist architectural complex of the University of Louvain built from 1970 to 1972 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Brabant, Belgium, notably holding UCLouvain's CYCLONE particle accelerators. It is the first building completed by the university when it moved following the Leuven crisis and was the largest cyclotron in Europe at the time of its construction. The Louvain Cyclotron can also refer to Belgium's first cyclotron built in Louvain in 1947, which was replaced by the Louvain-la-Neuve center. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BrutalismCoordinates: 50°40'3"N, 4°37'29"E

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Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée L, Ferme du Biéreau, Aula Magna, Piscine du Blocry.

~1070 ftW
History museum, Art museum, Museum
Musée L, Louvain-la-Neuve
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, the Musée L invites visitors on an eclectic journey through art and human ingenuity. This dynamic museum, housed within the University of Louvain, is a treasure trove of over 32,000 works spanning various disciplines...
~1720 ftW
Theater
Ferme du Biéreau, Louvain-la-Neuve
9 min walk • Biéreau Farm is an old Brabantine farm now turned into a cultural and musical centre. It is located in Louvain-la-Neuve, part of the municipality Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, in the province Walloon Brabant in Belgium.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Event space, Theater
Aula Magna, Louvain-la-Neuve
17 min walk • The Aula Magna is a postmodern building of the University of Louvain located in Louvain-la-Neuve, a section of the Belgian city of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, in Walloon Brabant. It holds one of the country's largest auditoria, with a maximum capacity of 1050 seats, and Wallonia's largest stage.
0.9 miW
50°40'12"N • 4°36'19"E
Piscine du Blocry, Louvain-la-Neuve
23 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
0.6 miW
Sleek showcase of a cartoonist's life
Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve
15 min walk • The Musée Hergé, or Hergé Museum, is a museum in Belgium dedicated to the life and work of the Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé, creator of the series of comic albums, The Adventures of Tintin.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve
11 min walk • The Université catholique de Louvain is Belgium's largest French-speaking university. It is located in Louvain-la-Neuve, which was expressly built to house the university, and Brussels, Charleroi, Mons, Tournai and Namur.
1.2 miW
Nightlife
Rugby Ottignies Club, Louvain-la-Neuve
31 min walk • Rugby Ottignies Club is a Belgian rugby union club currently competing in Belgian 2nd Division. The club is based in Louvain-la-Neuve in the Belgian Province of Walloon Brabant. The official colours of the club are yellow and blue.

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Which popular attractions are close to Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron?

Nearby attractions include Musée L, Louvain-la-Neuve (6 min walk), Ferme du Biéreau, Louvain-la-Neuve (9 min walk), Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve (11 min walk), Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve (15 min walk).

Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron, Louvain-la-Neuve

Facts and practical information

Louvain-la-Neuve plan & book

Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Musée L, Louvain-la-Neuve

Ferme du Biéreau, Louvain-la-Neuve

Aula Magna, Louvain-la-Neuve

Piscine du Blocry, Louvain-la-Neuve

Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve

Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve

Rugby Ottignies Club, Louvain-la-Neuve

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron?