Belgium is a country where you can find a great variety of cultures, traditions and languages, mainly because it is the headquarters of NATO and the European Union , which has made it a country that is constantly growing in every way. Its official languages are French, German and Dutch, and among the most striking of any city is its architecture and traditions.
One of the most beautiful cities is Tournai , which is next to the Scheldt river, almost 90 kilometers southwest of Brussels. This city is in the French-speaking part of the country and has an area of more than 200 square kilometers, being the largest community in Belgium. It is one of the most beautiful destinations in the whole country, with a number of beautiful historical monuments that are definitely worth visiting.
Among the most interesting that you can find is the Notre-Dame Cathedral , which was built between 1110 and 1325 and is a World Heritage Site. It is in the old part of the city, which is medieval in appearance and also has the oldest Belgian bell tower, which is also a World Heritage Site and was built in the year 1200.
It is also worth visiting the Cloth Hall and the Pont de Trous , a bridge that is over the river and that is part of the medieval fortification that is in the center of the city. The Town Hall is also very beautiful, which is in what was formerly a Benedictine abbey , that of San Martín, and which has been standing since the 11th century, although its façade dates from the 18th century. In addition, this building is in a beautiful park, so its surroundings are also very interesting.
To be able to enjoy the best views of Tournai, you should visit Beffroi , a tower from which you can see not only much of the city but also its surroundings. If you like museums, the most important is the Musée des Beaux-Arts , where there are collections of paintings and sculptures from the city.