Attractions

The Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven)

Oude Markt 13, 3000 Leuven. Tel: 0032 (0)16 32 40 10
The Catholic university is world famous. It was founded in 1425 and soon became one of the most distinguished universities in Europe. The great humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam taught here, the geographer Gerhard Mercator studied here and one of its chancellors was elected Pope Adrian VI in 1459. Today 24,000 students are educated at the university to soak up knowledge as amusingly demonstrated by the statue on the fountain "Fons Sapientiae", known as "Fonske", in the Grote Markt.
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STUK Centre for the Arts

Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven. Tel: 0032 (0)16 32 03 20
The STUK is one of the few art centres in Flanders. They boast a varied cultural program with theatre, dance, performance, music, new media, film, festivals and many other activities. Pick up a STUKpass for €10 (£9.5) and get discounts on everything they organise.
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Kruidtuin (Herb Garden)

Kapucijnenvoer 30, 3000 Leuven. Tel: 0032 (0)16 29 44 88
This public park is the oldest botanical garden in Belgium, dating from 1738. You will find an extensive collection of trees, shrubs and bushes along with a collection of herbaceous plants, herbs, water and tank plants. There is also a greenhouse complex, displaying a variety of tropical and subtropical plants. Exhibitions regularly take place in the orangery, in the gate way and in the open air.
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Museum of Flemish Student Life

Mgr. Ladeuzeplein 21, B-3000 Leuven. Tel: 0032 (0)16 32 46 60
The Museum of Flemish Student Life can be found in the library of the Catholic University of Leuven. It illustrates the work and life of students in Leuven with souvenirs and memorabilia of student life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit by request.
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Town Hall

Grote Markt, 3000 Leuven. Tel: 0032 (0)16 27 22 76
The City Hall dominates the south side of the Grote Markt. It is a magnificent Gothic style building and more lavishly decorated than other city halls in Flanders. Three rows of sculpture adorn the main facade and both side facades. Even the roof is richly decorated with small turrets.
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