The canal is one of the central features of this small community. When it was built it was intended to be used primarily for...

A place of rest and relaxation, the nature reserve has been set aside by the local authority in order to offer a place for the...

Built in 1874, the main church of the community is a symbol of the town, towering above the secular surroundings. It was the work...

The Archaeology Museum is simply filled with interesting artefacts and pieces that have been discovered over a long period of excavations in this area of...

The Market Square is the centre of this community, and has always been one of the most important places in the town. Visitors today...

This beautiful and ancient archway is dated at 1671, and is thought to be one of the oldest surviving pieces of architecture in the town....

Built in 1756, this house is one of the most famous in the community because it is one of the few surviving examples of architecture...

Louis Clesse is probably the most famous son of this area and was an eminent painter who practised throughout the first half of the 20th...

This theatre is one of the major places of evening entertainment in the city. Belgium has a long and illustrious history of theatre that...

The ferry port has for many years been one of the most important and well-used parts of the city. It is responsible for many...

Saint Peter and Saint Paul is one of the first things that you see at the heart of Oostende and is just opposite the main...

As you might expect in this community that has been so influenced by the sea, water is an important part of this park. Filled...

The Mercator is one of the most famous ships to be associated with Belgium in the modern age. It went on many fantastic voyages...

The North Sea is a large body of water that travels across much of Northern Europe. This centre is situated on the very edge...

Carrying a great permanent collection of art works from the modern world, this museum is one of the best in the region. It is...

The Flemish art scene has always been one of the most well known and well respected in Europe, and it is no wonder that this...

Oostende has a long and interesting history, mainly driven by the significance of it being a deepwater port on the coast, making it an import...

Living in this house and the city almost all of his life, James Ensor is recognised as one of the finest painters and print makers...

The main town beach is one of the central attractions in the seaside town of Oostende. Offering a long section for people to enjoy...