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  1. The main rivers in the province are the Leie ( French: Lys) and Yser ( Dutch: IJzer ). The Yser flows into the North Sea at the town of Nieuwpoort and the Leie flows into the Scheldt river.

  2. Discover the best attractions in West Flanders including Markt, In Flanders Fields Museum, and Groeningemuseum.

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  4. 1,292 Reviews. Explore the most popular river trails in West Flanders with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Directions.

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  5. Oct 31, 2023 · West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen in Dutch) is one of the ten provinces of Belgium, located in the northern part of the country. It is known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and charming cities and towns. Here are some key highlights of West Flanders: Historic Cities: West Flanders is home to several historic cities with well-preserved …

  6. West Flanders. West Flanders is one of the five provinces of Flanders in Belgium and the country's westernmost. It encompasses Belgium's entire coastline and thus is a favourite travel destination for Belgians in the summer months. By far the most popular and beloved among tourists is the province's capital, Bruges, thanks to its unique ...

  7. The In Flanders Fields Museum presents the story of the First World War in the West Flanders front region. It is located in the renovated Cloth Halls of Ypres, an important symbol of wartime hardship and later recovery.

  8. This past September, prior to presenting at a library conference in Paris, I was able to spend some personal time traveling in Belgium, including in and around Ypres ( Ieper in Flemish), a charming and tranquil town in West Flanders. Ypres and the roughly 20-mile crescent of "high" ground surrounding it to the northeast, east, and south bore the sustained and incomprehensibly devastating brunt ...