Dinan, Belgium - attractions

On the slopes of the unusually beautiful Ardennes mountains in Belgium is a quiet little town of Dinan , which fascinates travelers with ancient architecture and beautiful scenery and is a well-known tourist destination for locals. For a relatively small city in Belgium, Dinan has a huge number of attractions that attract tourists and bring real pleasure.

Top 10 Best Places in Dinan

  1. The most famous landmark of Dinan is the Citadel, which towers over the city at a hundred-meter height. Now the military museum works here, you can get to it by overcoming 420 steps. From the fortress a breathtaking view of the city and the Meuse opens.
  2. No less popular attraction is the church of Our Lady (has the second name of Notre Dame). The church in Gothic style with a bulbous dome and no less interesting interior attracts the attention of tourists for many years.
  3. One of the landmarks of Diana is Bayard rock. The highest part of the rock in the height reaches 33 meters, so it can not be overlooked from the banks of the Meuse. At the top of Bayard there is a small spire.
  4. Be sure to visit Dinan Abbey Leff, famous for its beer, which is brewed from the distant 13th century. Here you can visit the museum.
  5. Few people know that in Dinan was born the inventor of the saxophone - Antoine Joseph Sachs. At the house where Saks was born, a memorial plaque is installed, and inside there is a museum of musical instruments. Before entering the museum, tourists are greeted by a "bronze inventor" with a saxophone in his hands.
  6. Famous for its charming gardens, the castle of Annevois is one of the most beautiful castles in Belgium . On its territory there are about 50 fountains and 20 ornamental ponds.
  7. One of the ancient buildings of Dinan is the City Hall (City Hall), which is an interesting building in which the two wings of the building are at right angles. Decor of stones, a large number of sculptures and paintings makes it even more attractive.
  8. In the vicinity of Dinan there are unique caves with stalactites, which were created for several thousand years by the River Les. One of the most famous caves is Mont Shaf, known since ancient Roman times.
  9. In one of the small squares of the city there is an unusual sculpture - "The Triumph of Light", created by the Belgian artist Antoine Wirtz as a prototype of the Statue of Liberty. Despite the fact that the sculpture was established long ago, it has not lost its attractiveness. Every year more and more tourists come to see the creation of the famous artist.
  10. Noteworthy is the Charles de Gaulle Bridge, the only bridge in Dinan that connects the banks of the Meuse River. This bridge is decorated with many large, bright and colorful saxophones. It is accessible both for pedestrians and for motorists.

In conclusion, I would like to add that the local people are very proud of their city and will gladly show you all its sights. Have a nice trip!