Oude IJzertoren

The Yser Towers are a monument complex near the at , in . The first tower was built in 1928–30 to commemorate the Belgian soldiers killed on the surrounding Yser Front during World War I and as a monument to Christian pacifism.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Belfry of Diksmuide and Sint-Niklaaskerk.

Town hall
is a town hall, which is situated 770 metres east of Oude IJzertoren.

Church
is a church, which is situated 800 metres east of Oude IJzertoren.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Diksmuide and Sint-Jacobskapelle.

is in . is known as the Butter City, referring to the flourishing dairy trade that was one of the city's most important pillars of prosperity for centuries.

Village
is a town in , a part of . is situated 3½ km south of Oude IJzertoren.

Oude IJzertoren

Latitude
51.03229° or 51° 1′ 56″ north
Longitude
2.8537° or 2° 51′ 13″ east
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
9F342VJ3+WF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 119144768
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Museum aan de IJzer and Jachthaven - IJzervaarders.

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