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Ypres (in Dutch: Ieper) is a town that already excisted in Roman times, and was raided by the Roman in the first century B.C. During the Middle Ages it was a big city, with around 40,000 inhabitants.
From the Ypres Travel Guide
Alain and Annie were great and provided lots of information regarding the purpose of our visit., locating relatives lost during the first world war. Alain also arranged and escorted us and two Aussies (Bruce and Dot Chick) from Melbourne on a battlefield tour. This helps immensely in understanding the war situation. ... more
Ypres / Ieper accomodation
Does anybody ever stay in a historical city called Ypres or Ieper? We plan to visit the town for one or two days at the end of August. Any recommendation for simple lodging which cost approx Eur 50 to 75 per night? Thanks ...
Ypres to Giverny and Monet's garden - what's inbetween?
Club for a days' run (on 13th) around Ypres, with stop offs at the various war cemetaries and areas of interest. The followng day up until Sunday we're heading from Ypres down to Giverny where we're staying ...
30 days, 7 countries...but which cities?
In my opinion you would need a minimum of 4 days in Rome, 5 would be better. Brugges, can do with 2 days, unless you have some plans for daytrips, like Ieper/Ypres. Lucerne wouldn't be my choice in Switzerland. As I would like to be in a place in the mountains. Try Interlaken, or if you want a small village ...
Belgium is Boring... sorry, I mean Beautiful
with a slightly bitter after taste. The beers weren’t bad either. The next day we headed to Ypres (pronounced eep), the famous World War One battlefield. It was a long drive but definitely worth it. Ypres ...
Posted in Paul & Shelly's European Vacation 2009 by paulymx
Up down and around (geographically and emotionally)
sucky it was and couldnt hold it all back! Ypres (Ieper) On leaving Brussels for Paris we decided to take in the small war torn town of Ypres. I visted it with my parents a few years ago and I really ...
Posted in Hutchwood by hutchi
The Battle of Battle
tower This was the Ypres (pronounced ‘wipers’) Towers, a castle built in the early days of Rye (14th ...
Posted in Your Business Name Here by sammyhez