Blankenberge is a Belgian coastal town in the province of West Flanders.
With a long beach and promenade, plus a busy marina, the town has become one of Belgium's
most popular seaside resorts.
The area is known for its art nouveau architecture and a grand art-deco pier that stretches out
into the North Sea offering views of the coastline.
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10) At number 10 is ZOO Serpentarium
The Serpentarium gives visitors an impressive journey through the mysterious world of reptiles.
From the jungle to the desert, visitors can experience the wonderful world of exceptionally
rare species.
Between rock walls and waterfalls you will meet the most exotic animals, from the beautiful
rainbow boa to the panther chameleon.
The zoo shows a huge amount of different animals, spread over a hundred species.
Apart from reptiles and amphibians, there are also spiders, insects and other invertebrates
in the collection.
9) Number 9 is SEA LIFE Blankenberge
SEA LIFE, Belgium's premier aquarium and sanctuary for sea creatures, offers visitors family
friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea animals, plus a play zone and refreshment
area.
Visitors can see a colourful variety of fish and marine species in a fun and educational
wildlife sanctuary.
Meet friendly penguins and mellow turtles, see enormous king crabs scuttling along the
sands and take a walk through a glass tunnel peering up into the sight of sharks and rays
gliding gracefully overhead.
This attraction is as fun as it is educational, and a must for all wildlife enthusiasts.
8) At number 8 is Zeebos woodlands
Immediately behind the coastline between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge are the Zeebos woodlands, an
area of planted trees.
The woodlands are a superb place to walk, offering shelter from wind and sun while allowing
you the peace and quiet to enjoy the landscape and natural environment.
Part of Zeebos has been set aside as play woods, with adjacent meadows for leisure pursuits
and an adventure playground.
7) Number 7 is the Belle Epoque Center
The Belle Epoque Centre is housed in three superbly restored seaside villas in the centre
of Blankenberge.
The Centre offers visitors a glimpse of the glory of the Belle Époque era from around
1870 to 1914, when tourism increased and Blankenberge was on its way to becoming a major seaside
resort.
An interactive exhibition tells a story of nostalgia and explores what local life was
like during the Belle Epoque.
6) At number 6 is The Dairy Museum
In the dairy museum, visitors can experience more than 350 years of preparing butter and
cheese.
A great number of tools and historical machines, photographs and unique documents show how
the milk was collected and how it was processed into butter and cheese.
In addition, historical prints, posters and photographs are also shown to illustrate the
entire dairy production process, from milk production, to butter and cheese production,
then to sales at the market.
5) Number 5 is Huisje van Majutte
The fisherman's house, called House of Majutte, is a preserved fisherman's house from the
18th century in the Breydelstraat in Blankenberge.
Thought to be the most typical, oldest preserved and classified fisherman's cottage on the
Belgian coast, House of Majutte welcomes visitors to explore the small museum that shows the
history of the cottage.
4) At number 4 is Uitkerkse Polders
The Uitkerkse Polder is a nature reserve in the vast polder landscape.
Between the busy coastal cities of Blankenberge and De Haan, this open, flat landscape creates
an oasis of calm.
The area is interlaced with ditches and there are dozens of cattle drinking pools.
In the winter this quiet area makes way for thousands of geese and in the spring hundreds
of meadow birds breed.
A great area for walking and hiking visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and untouched
nature.
3) Number 3 is The Scute museum
Blankenberge’s maritime heritage museum is on the top floor of the Scute shed.
The Scute museum showcases fascinating objects, drawings and moving images about Blankenberge’s
fishing heritage from previous centuries, along with full details and information about
the reconstruction of the legendary Blankenberge boat.
This museum is a great visit for anyone interested in maritime history and boat renovation.
2) At number 2 is St Antonius Church
St Antonius church, consecrated in 1358, was built on the site of Our Lady church destroyed
by a storm in 1335.
It has been remodelled several times and the interior is adorned with fine 17th and 18th
Century works of art, including a communion pew, confessional, pulpit and organ.
1) And at number 1 is the BELGIUM PIER
Leading from the Promenade out to sea for some 350 metres and culminating at the well
known circular building which houses a restaurant, bar and exhibition venue, the pier is a great
place to visit.
Constructed in 1933, the art-deco pier has nice outdoor seating and visitors can enjoy
uninterrupted views along the coastline.
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