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Private tour in Leuven Elsy V
600 years of university in Leuven - Private Tour
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Hi, I'm Elsy, born and raised in this small but nice country Belgium which has a lot to offer: history, art, nature, and of course also a great culinary experience. I'm addicted to travelling, discover new adventures and widen my horizon. The sky is the limit! Since a couple of years, I'm really passionate about guiding in the city of Leuven, a wonderful place in Belgium. From Brussels, you can reach the center of Leuven by train in less then 20 minutes. So don't miss it ! You would like to know these city ? Just contact me and you won't regret it! You're on holiday and you pay for it : so at least you deserve good memories of your trip with an enthusiastic guide! If you want dates? you can get them, but moreover I want to give you an unforgettable experience with lots of stories you will never forget. Along with in-depth information on history and art, fun is certainly part of the game. Just discover my tours and look for my catchy enthusiasm! I'm a certified guide for the city of Leuven since 2011 and also for Brussels since 2015. Next to it, I'm working as a certified tourleader since 2010, both in Europe and other world destinations.
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Overview of your Leuven tour
The Catholic University in Leuven was founded by a papal bull in 1425. Who were the first professors ? What could be studied and how was it organised ? When did the first female students arrive and what is the "tree of Sadness" ? Who is the "kotmadam", Fons Sapientiae or 'Fonske" and what is a faculty bar ? After 600 years, the students and the inhabitants of Leuven are still coping with each other. You want to hear all of it ? Just book for this Universtity tour in Leuven. During 2 hours, you will walk along the medieval colleges and other university buildings, statues and discover the "places to be". A lot of history covered with funny stories.
Your Leuven tour itinerary
The tour takes you alongside: -The townhall and the old colleges from the middle ages that are still being used by the university nowadays. -A visit of the University hall that burned down during WWI -The new library that was built after with the help of 300 North-American universities and high-schools can't fail. -Statues, markets and bars where students spent their time are very typical. -We will end up with the Great Beguinage, being Unesco heritage and also belonging to the university, is one of the highlight of Leuven, The Leuven University and the studentlife will have no secrets anymore for you. Please contact me for a customized tour.
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Type: Walking
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Grote Markt, Leuven, Vlaams Gewest, 3000, Belgium
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