Today we journeyed to Ypres in rain and very heavy traffic. We were relieved to get to our hotel but we were too early to check in. So off we went into the town for a look round. Ypres is a city with a very rich and varied past. During the First World War it was reduced to rubble but many important building were carefully reconstructed including the Gothic style Sint-Maartenskathedraal. The central square is very attractive.
There were quite a few sweet shop with sweets that were good to look at but not enticing to buy.
The war memorial.
I loved the modern sculpture.
A picture of what the Cathedral looked when it was destroyed in WW1.
Another War Memorial.
And then it was back to the hotel for the final meal of our 2017 autumn break. Tomorrow Cherbourg and then home.
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