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Menin Gate

The Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing is a war memorial in Ypres, Belgium dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres Salient of World War I and whose graves are unknown. The memorial is located at the eastern exit of the town and marks the starting point for one of the main roads out of the town that led Allied soldiers to the front line.

Located at 50.8521, 2.89169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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World War I memorials in Belgium, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium, Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials, Triumphal arches in Belgium, Buildings and structures completed in 1927, 1927 sculptures, Buildings and structures in Ypres, Visitor attractions in West Flanders, Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders

Battle of Broodseinde

The Battle of Broodseinde was fought on 4 October 1917 in Flanders at the east end of the Gheluvelt plateau by the British Second and Fifth armies and the German Fourth Army. The battle was the most successful Allied attack of the Battle of Passchendaele.

Located at 50.852, 2.89069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1917, 1917 in Belgium, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving Australia, Battles of World War I involving New Zealand, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Ramparts (Lille Gate) Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the United Kingdom in perpetuity by King Albert I of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifices made by the British Empire in the defence and liberation of Belgium during the war.

Located at 50.8446, 2.88914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium, Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders

Ypres Reservoir Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Ypres Reservoir Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the United Kingdom in perpetuity by King Albert I of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifices made by the British Empire in the defence and liberation of Belgium during the war.

Located at 50.8534, 2.87753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1915 establishments in Belgium, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium, Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders

Cloth Hall, Ypres

The Cloth Hall, of Ypres, Belgium, was one of the largest commercial buildings of the Middle Ages, when it served as the main market and warehouse for the Flemish city's prosperous cloth industry. The original structure, erected mainly in the 13th century and completed 1304, lay in ruins after artillery fire devastated Ypres in World War I. Between 1933 and 1967, the hall was meticulously reconstructed to its prewar condition, under the guidance of architects J. Coomans and P.A. Pauwels.

Located at 50.8512, 2.8858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1300s architecture, World War I museums in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Ypres, Buildings and structures completed in 1967, Museums in West Flanders

Duhallow ADS Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Duhallow ADS (Advanced Dressing Station) Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located near Ypres on the Western Front. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the United Kingdom in perpetuity by King Albert I of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifices made by the British Empire in the defence and liberation of Belgium during the war.

Located at 50.8642, 2.8775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium, Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders

In Flanders Fields Museum

The In Flanders' Fields Museum is devoted to the study of World War I and occupies the second floor of the Cloth Hall, Ypres in Belgium. The building was virtually destroyed by artillery fire during the Battles of Ypres and has been reconstructed. The curator, Piet Chielens, is a World War I historian. The museum is named for the famous poem by Canadian John McCrae.

Located at 50.8511, 2.88583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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World War I museums in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Ypres, Belgium in World War I, Museums in West Flanders

Saint George's Memorial Church, Ypres

Saint George's Memorial Church, Ypres, Belgium, was built to commemorate over 500,000 British and Commonwealth troops, who had died in the three battles fought for the Ypres Salient, during World War I. The church was built following an appeal led by The Ypres League and its President Field Marshal Sir John French, Earl of Ypres, for a British memorial church to be built. Land was given by the town, and the foundation stone was laid by Field Marshal Lord Plumer on July 24, 1927.

Located at 50.8523, 2.8831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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World War I memorials in Belgium, Churches in Belgium, Ypres Salient, Churches in West Flanders, Buildings and structures in Ypres

Ypres Town Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery and Extension

Ypres Town Cemetery and Extension is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in Ypres, Belgium, on the Western Front. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the United Kingdom in perpetuity by King Albert I of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifices made by the British Empire in the defence and liberation of Belgium during the war.

Located at 50.8534, 2.89819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium, Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders

La Brique Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries

La Brique Military Cemeteries No 1 and No 2 are Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial grounds for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the United Kingdom in perpetuity by King Albert I of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifices made by the British Empire in the defence and liberation of Belgium during the war.

Located at 50.8647, 2.89389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium, Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders

St Martin's Cathedral, Ypres

St Martin's Cathedral, also called St Martin's Church, is a church and former cathedral in the Belgian city of Ypres. It was a cathedral and the seat of the former diocese of Ypres from 1561 to 1801, and is still commonly referred to as such. At 102 metres tall, it is among the tallest buildings in Belgium.

Located at 50.8518, 2.885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gothic architecture in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Ypres, 1230 establishments, 1370 architecture

Ieper railway station

Ieper railway station is located in Ypres in Flanders, Belgium. The station was opened in 1854 during the reign of Leopold I of Belgium. It is located on the line from Kortrijk to Poperinge run by NMBS, Belgian railway line 69. Trains also run from St. Nikalaas via Brussels.

Located at 50.8478, 2.87667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in Belgium, Railway stations opened in 1854