Barges
Barges is a stream in Hainaut, Wallonia. Barges is situated nearby to the village Chercq, as well as near the locality Le Cornet.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tournai Cathedral and Belfry of Tournai.
Tournai Cathedral
Church
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 2.5.
The Cathedral of Our Lady, or Tournai Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral, see of the Diocese of Tournai in Tournai, Belgium. It has been classified both as a Wallonia major heritage site since 1936 and as a World Heritage Site since 2000. Tournai Cathedral is situated 3 km northwest of Barges.
Belfry of Tournai
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 2.0.
The Belfry of Tournai is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin in Tournai, Belgium, 72 metres in height with a 256-step stairway. This landmark building is one of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition of their civic architecture and importance in the rise of municipal power in Europe. Belfry of Tournai is situated 3 km northwest of Barges.
Antoing Castle
Castle
Antoing Castle is one of Belgium's best-known castles. The castle is situated along the Scheldt River in Antoing in Hainaut, Wallonia. Locally, it is known as Château d'Antoing and Château des Princes de Ligne. It is held by the Princes de Ligne. Antoing Castle is situated 3 km southeast of Barges.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tournai and Froyennes.
Tournai
Photo: stephane martin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Tournai is a city in Wallonia. It is famed for its impressive Romanesque Cathedral. It was also the only Belgian city to ever be controlled by the English Throne.
Froyennes
Village
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Froyennes is a village, which is situated 6 km northwest of Barges.
Thimougies
Village
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Thimougies is a village, which is situated 9 km northeast of Barges.
Barges
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
50.58333° or 50° 35′ northLongitude
3.41667° or 3° 25′ eastElevation
45 metres (148 feet)Open location code
9F25HCM8+8MGeoNames ID
2802675
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