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Ypres
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Close to the French border, Ypres is primarily known for the battles that took place here during World War I. Several memorials, museums, and monuments commemorate the events, as does its charming rebuilt city centre in its own way.
Overview of Ypres
Close to the French border, Ypres is primarily known for the battles that took place here during World War I. Several memorials, museums, and monuments commemorate the events, as does its charming rebuilt city centre in its own way.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Nom flamand: Ieper.
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- Heure locale: .
- Population: 35,242 inhabitants (2015).
- Superficie: 130.61 km².
- Altitude:
- Site internet: http://www.toerismeieper.be/fr