Ostend is not a very large city of Belgium, but very famous, in particular, thanks to their resorts.
Thermal Palace Ostende
This is the popular attraction of the city. Luxurious construction on the seashore with royal history. The palace was built on the orders of the Belgian king Leopold II, after his recreation in Ostend, which he was extremely liked. Building with beautiful columns over the northern sea. Inside there are sources with healing water, where, in fact, there are thermal procedures, which is also famous for the town. By the way, Nikolay Gogol himself came here. The Palace is the luxury hotel Thermae Palace. Also inside you can find a public pool, a Japanese kindergarten and an art gallery, as well as in the castle, regular exhibitions of European photographers and artists are held.
Address: Koningin Astridlaan 7
Monument to missing fishermen
The monument dedicated to all sailors who went to the sea and did not return, can be found on one of the embankments of the city, on ZeeheldenPlein. The monument is in this place since 1953. The sculpture is a stele, on the top of which the sailor is seated, which is peering into the marine gifted, and at the bottom there are two anchors. On the other hand, the stele stands the sailor, in whose gaze you can easily read sadness. The monument was erected at the place of the first lighthouse, which was erected on the embankment in the 18th century.
Museum complex Rabesade
The museum opened in 1988 is located in the Belgian village of Rabersade. The building where the museum is located, from the beginning of the last century and up to the opening of the museum was in possession of the royal family of Belgium, and some time there was even a prince Charles. The complex consists of three parts in an open-air, and a luxurious park. Until now, a fishing house and a room in which the prince lived the last years of his life, preserved in all its charms, with the same interior and personal belongings. In the open-air museum called "Atlantic Val" are German defensive structures and military equipment of world wars, which remained here after the resettlement of German troops. Extremely interesting place - the reconstructed fishing village of the 14th century Vavelierceida. Restored after the Dutch revolution of the 16-17 centuries, the village was restored, but only partially. The restoration used artifacts found during archaeological excavations.
Entry Ticket: Adults € 5, Children - Free
Work schedule: 14: 00-17: 00 Monday-Friday, 10: 30-18: 00 Saturday and Sunday, April-mid-November
ENSOR MUSEUM)
Expressionist painter James Energos (1860-1945) lived and worked for almost 40 years in the house, which is currently a small attractive museum. On the ground floor there is a souvenir salon of the 19th century, everything is the same as during the lifetime of the Estor. Cabinets, complete crustaceans, masks and bizarre fish, masks with demonic persons - That are those elements that can be seen there and which also appear on many canvas of the artist. On the 2nd floor there is an exhibition of the Master Reproduction, almost all the paintings were created in 1888.
Address: VLAANDERENSTRAAT 27
Admission ticket: adults € 2
Schedule: 10: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-17: 00 Wednesday Monday
City Museum (Stadsmuseum)
The house in which Napoleon lived in 1798, as well as the Belgian royal family from 1834 to 1850. Now the beautiful building was re-equipped in the city museum, which collects large crowds of tourists from different countries. Building models, household items and paintings can be found in this museum.
Address: Langstraat 69
Entry Ticket: Adults € 4, Children € 2
Work schedule: 10: 00-12: 30 and 14: 00-18: 00
Statue Martina Gay.
Marwin Gay Soul-Music Superstar created his last hit "Sexual Healing" in 1981, living in Ostend. His place of residence was celebrated by an interesting statue of a singer who plays on gold piano. To find a memorial, you need to look inside the conference center, at Kursaal, which also contains a casino (since it happens, then also a good and fairly popular place, the thieves are allowed from 21 years in the presence of a passport).
Earth Museum (Earth Explorer)
This is a modern museum that offers visitors the most interesting interactive exhibits that especially inspire children. In the museum, children and adults can learn how the planet Earth was formed and what natural processes occur every day. The most dramatic passing phenomena, such as earthquakes and tsunami, are described in very detailed and are presented here. By the way, if you settled in this city in any hotel, ask at the reception - Side you can get a discount coupon for a visit to the museum.
Address: Fortstraat 128B
Login: Adult / Adults with discount / Children € 15/13/11
Work schedule: 10: 00-18: 00 From April to August
Museum on Amadine (Museumschip Amandine)
The last in Ostend trawler (a ship designed for fishing fish), which floated around Iceland and caught fish in 1970, revived to life and made open to visitors. You will find here the units of figures, video and sound elements, different tools and pieces associated with fishing fisheries are very interesting room for freezing fish and the engine part.
Address: Vindictivelaan 35-Z
Price: adult / child € 4/2
Work schedule: 10: 00-17: 30 Tuesday-Sunday, 14: 00-17: 30 Monday
Mu.Zee.
The famous Gallery of Ostend, where, mostly, the works of local artists are collected. The artist Leon Spilliard (1881-1946), whose most thoughtful work resembles the creativity of the Norwegian painter Edward Minka.
Address: Romestraat 11
Price: adults / people up to 26 years € 5/1
Work schedule: 10: 00-18: 00 Tuesday-Sunday
Ecologic Center Marien (Marien Ecologisch Centrum)
This educational institution presents for those interested in this area and all the rest of the most interesting collection of seashells and sand, which can be studied under a microscope (which, of course, will be issued). The collection is located in the center of the center.
Address: Langstraat 99
Schedule: 14: 00-17: 00 Wednesday Sunday
These are interesting places await you in the glorious city of Ostend!