Hidden Ypres: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Description
From the ashes of World War I, Ypres rose and became a city dedicated to peace. On this walking tour, you’ll wander the rebuilt streets of the historic Flemish city that was almost totally destroyed in the war. You’ll find out how Churchill wanted to preserve the ruined city, as it was, and see historic photos of the city taken during war time. But this tour isn’t only about war and destruction. I’ll also show you some of the city’s best coffee spots, romantic restaurants, and authentic bars where you can try a local West Flanders beer. Starting on the main square outside Ypres Museum and ending at Menin Gate, you'll hearing fascinating stories about the war years including the 1914 Truce, the creation of The Wipers Times trench newspaper, and one of the loudest explosions in human history. You'll also find out about the vanished school that once taught the cemetery gardeners’ children. You‘ll finish this walk with a better understanding of this ancient city‘s fascinating history.
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This self-guided audio tour starts on the main square outside Ypres Museum. From there, you’ll see ancient buildings that have been carefully reconstructed, including the vast medieval cloth hall.
You’ll see ancient buildings that have been carefully reconstructed, including the vast medieval cloth hall, the gothic St Martin’s Cathedral, and the picturesque Vismarkt (fish market).
On this tour, you’ll pass reminders of World War I including the In Flanders Fields Museum, the British St George’s Memorial Church, and the beautiful Ramparts Cemetery on the city’s edge.
Some of the highlights of this 90-minute Ypres tour include enjoying a hot or cold drink at Mimi’s Koffie en Theehuis, De Ruyffelaer Ieper, or Brasserie Kazematten.
On this tour, you'll walk past Saint Nicholas Church and hear its story.
On this tour, you'll stroll along parts of the ramparts, taking in various cemeteries including the Ramparts Cemetery.
On this tour, you'll see the Lille Gate and learn how the Flanders poppy became a universal symbol of remembrance.
Some of the highlights of this 90-minute Ypres tour include enjoying a hot or cold drink at Mimi’s Koffie en Theehuis, De Ruyffelaer Ieper, or Brasserie Kazematten.
You'll take in several prominent memorials including the Memorial for Indian Soldiers and you'll hear fascinating stories about the war years including the 1914 Truce, the creation of The Wipers Times trench newspaper, and one of the loudest explosions in human history.
The walk ends at Menin Gate, a huge limestone arch carved with the names of 54,896 soldiers whose bodies vanished in the Ypres battlefields.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
VoiceMap is incredibly easy, flexible, and engaging. Narrator,Derek Blyth's, wonderful storytelling voice truly brought Ypres to life! As a first-time user, I was very pleased and will definitely use this app again. Handy Tips for your: Pack a Power Bank: Continuous GPS use drains your phone battery quickly. Watch for Off-Track Beeps: Missing a point can disrupt the story. If you wander off, just check the map and use the audio forward/reverse buttons to get back on track. Check the Storyteller: Content quality can vary since tours are made by independent creators. Total Freedom: Pause whenever you want for a coffee break and resume whenever you're ready. 👏
Very clear and easy to follow guide. Worked well with a clearance concise narrator
Lovely tour to take in your own time. Good recommendations for stops along the way.Gave a real insight into Ypres and the impact of war.
