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Turnhout
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East of Antwerp, the town is home to one of the 13 UNESCO-listed beguinages of Flanders, as well as a small 12th-century castle.
Introduction to Turnhout
East of Antwerp, Turnhout is home to one of the 13 UNESCO-listed beguinages of Flanders, as well as a small 12th-century castle.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Flemish name: Turnhout.
- Location: in Flanders, on the Antwerp-Eindhoven axis.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 41,708 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 56.06 km².
- Altitude:
History of Turnhout
What to see and do in Turnhout
The Castle of the Dukes of Brabant and the beguinage, which is one of the 13 Flemish beguinages listed by UNESCO, are the town’s two main attractions.
Turnhout Playing Card Museum
Housed in a former card-manufacturing plant, the museum showcases the history, machinery, and card games from around the world.
Housed in a former card-manufacturing plant, the museum showcases the history, machinery, and card games from around the world.
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Turnhout Playing Card Museum
★ Housed in a former card-manufacturing plant, the museum showcases the history, machinery, and card games from around the world.
Taxandria Museum
★ It is dedicated to the archaeology, history, art, and folklore of the region.