Tourist attractions in West Flanders

war memorial in Ypres, Belgium

thumb|Sea lavender blossoms in August–September

The '''''' (lit. 'Festival of the Cats' or 'Cat Parade') is a parade in Ypres, Belgium, devoted to the cat. It has been running regularly since 1955 and is usually held triennially on the second Sunday of May. The parade commemorates an Ypres tradition from the Middle Ages in which cats were allegedly thrown from the belfry tower of the Cloth Hall to the town square below.

medieval bell tower in Kortrijk, Belgium

Amusement park in De Panne, Belgium

The Broel Towers () are a listed monument and a landmark in the Belgian city of Kortrijk (Courtrai). The towers are known as one of the most important symbols of the city.

Belgian indoor arena and convention center

marine mammal park in Belgium

town hall in West Flanders, Belgium

memorial in Kortrijk, Belgium

Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres, Belgium (it is physically located just inside the Ypres municipality boundary). It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde. Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium. Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families. The park is known for its beautiful gardens, marv