Tournai Essentials
Explore the architectural evolution of Tournai, one of Belgium's oldest cities, through its Romanesque and Gothic landmarks. This selection features the UNESCO-listed Notre-Dame Cathedral with its five towers and the 12th-century Belfry, the oldest in the country. The list spans centuries of history, from the 16th-century Henry VIII Tower to the 18th-century Dubuisson Brewery, while highlighting significant parish churches like Saint-Brice and Saint-Jacques that define the city's medieval skyline and its role on historic pilgrimage routes.
A Tournai Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady, or Tournai Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral, see of the Diocese of Tournai in Tournai, Belgium.
B Belfry of Tournai
The Belfry of Tournai is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin in Tournai, Belgium, 72 metres in height with a 256-step stairway.
C Church of Saint Quentin, Tournai
The Church of St. Quentin is a Roman Catholic parish church in Tournai, Belgium.
D Église Saint-Brice
A 12th-century Romanesque church located near the site where the tomb of Merovingian King Childeric I was discovered. It features a distinctive fortified appearance and houses significant religious artworks.
E Église Saint-Jacques
This 13th-century Gothic church served as a major stop for pilgrims traveling the Way of Saint James. It is notable for its Scaldian Gothic architecture and a preserved 12th-century Romanesque tower.
F Dubuisson Brewery
The Dubuisson Brewery is a Belgian family brewery founded in 1769 in Pipaix, province of Hainaut.
G Marie-Christine de Lalaing
Marie-Christine de Lalaing, or Philippe-Christine de Lalaing, was the daughter of Count Charles II of Lalaing and Marie de Montmorency…
H Martine
Martine is a feminine given name and a surname.
I Barthélemy Charles Joseph Dumortier
Barthélemy Charles Joseph Dumortier was a Belgian who conducted a parallel career of botanist and Member of Parliament.
Église Saint-Nicolas
A historic parish church featuring a Romanesque tower from the 12th century. The building reflects multiple stages of Tournai's architectural history, including later Gothic modifications.
Église Saint-Piat
Constructed in the 12th century over a 6th-century Merovingian basilica, this church is one of the city's oldest religious sites. It contains a Romanesque nave and a 14th-century Gothic choir.
Tour Henri VIII
A massive limestone artillery tower built between 1515 and 1518 during the English occupation of the city. It is the primary surviving structure of the citadel commissioned by King Henry VIII.
Ruines du château Médiéval de Vaulx (14e siècle)
The 13th-century ruins of a medieval fortress that once belonged to the Lords of Vaulx. The site includes the remains of the keep and defensive walls situated near the banks of the Scheldt.
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