Belgium Cloth Hall, Ypres (Ieper)
The Lakenhalle is a large cloth hall in the Grote Markt, or town square, of Ypres (Dutch Ieper) in Belgium.
The original structure was completed in 1304 but was ruined by artillery fire in the First World War.
Between 1933 and 1967 the hall was meticulously restored to its original condition. The building now houses the In Flanders Fields museum.
The original structure was completed in 1304 but was ruined by artillery fire in the First World War.
Between 1933 and 1967 the hall was meticulously restored to its original condition. The building now houses the In Flanders Fields museum.
Photography Tips
A wide angle lens is essential to capture as much as possible of the building's height and length..n It is also beautifully illuminated at night.
Travel Information
Metered parking is available in the town square.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
08:47 - 16:47
| current local time: 07:23
Photo Themes
Architecture
evening
flanders
hall
historic
illuminated
museum
Night
reconstruction
village
War
Locations
Flanders
ypres
ieper
Grote Markt
Lakenhalle
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