Ancienne carrière Thorn

Ancienne carrière Thorn is in Hainaut, Wallonia. Ancienne carrière Thorn is situated nearby to the church Église Saint-André, as well as near the bridge Pont de Vaulx.

Places of Interest Nearby

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 3½ km northwest of Ancienne carrière Thorn.

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 3½ km northwest of Ancienne carrière Thorn.

Antoing Castle

Castle

Photo: Tiotr, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 2½ km southeast of Ancienne carrière Thorn.

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.