Autumn nature shot : colors and light after sunrise along Ypres river

Trees, leaves, water and fishing piers : outdoor autumn atmosphere near Ypres ramparts promenade

Browse the collection : Ypres cityscape

Exploring these fortifications with their moats and islands makes for the perfect hour-and-a-half walk with stunning nature views and color displays, especially during the fall.

(Culture Trip)

Around 1680 the famous French engineer Vauban transformed the ramparts into a huge complex with frontal fortifications and bastions.

(Toerisme Ieper)

At the beginning of its existence, Ieper was a small settlement on the Ieper River. It had two entrances. One in the north, the other in the south. Lille is the original southern gate.

(Belgia Zwiedzanie)

Visiting Ypres is like taking a step back in time. The charm of romanticism, the glory of days gone by and a subtle air of mystery all add to its special atmosphere. The old streets surrounding the town centre bear the imprint of ages past.

(Ariane)