Ypres – the Belgian town with a destiny marked by the First World War

Ypres is a city in the province of West Flanders of the Flemish Community in the region of Flanders, Belgium. The city was affected by the First World War, but much of the medieval architecture remains or has been restored, and the Market Square contains an impressive array of architecture. The main tourist attractions include the Market Square (Grote Markt), where are the Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle), and the St. Martin's Cathedral (Sint-Maartenskathedraal). Not far away from this square are the St. George's Memorial Church, and the Menin Gate. Ypres is also the home of the triennial Cat Parade, and the Belgium Ypres Westhoek Rally. Other attractions of the city include the Belle Almshouse, the Stedelijk Museum, and the war cemeteries. Music used in video: Blue Macaw by Quincas Moreira, from YouTube Audio Library Like us on Facebook:   / youshouldknowthispage   Follow us on Twitter:   / yskt_channel   #Ypres #Belgium #ww1