Tournai (flam. Doornik)

A city located in the Walloon part of Belgium, on the Scheldt River, in the province of Hainaut. What makes them stand out is not only the beautiful architecture, but also  turbulent history. Tournai already existed in the 1st century BC during the Roman Empire. It had a Latin name then   the name Turnacum. Over the centuries it was ruled by kings from the Merovingian and Carolingian families,  kings of France, England, and rulers from the Habsburg dynasty.  During World War II, the city suffered great damage as a result of  bombings conducted by German troops. After the war ended, the carefully  the destroyed old town was reconstructed. Thanks to this, to this day many tourists from all over the world can admire the beautiful monuments inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   ​

Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Monuments of Tournai

Belfry

Museums