The History Behind Flanders Fields’ Landscape | Flanders Fields - WWI History | Discover Belgium

Join the University of Ghent’s Dr. Birger Stichelbaut as we walk through the historic landscape of one of WWI’s greatest battle sites.

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Dr. Birger Stichelbaut of the famous In Flanders Fields Museum provides an insightful look into how the horrors of war have influenced the landscape of Belgium’s WWI cemeteries at Flanders Fields. Learn how WWI photos are used to guide tourists through nature today and how cemeteries line the First World War’s infamous No Man’s Land, where British and German armies met in battle.

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❓Where is Flanders?
Flanders is the northern region of Belgium, in Europe. It borders both the Netherlands and France.
❓What language do people speak in Flanders?
In Flanders, people speak Flemish, which is a variety of the Dutch language. Flemish is essentially the Dutch language as it is spoken in the Flanders region of Belgium.
❓What is the capital city of Flanders?
Brussels is Flanders’ capital and the beating heart of Europe and Belgium. It has countless flight and train connections. London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin are only a short distance away.

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🇪🇺 No Visa is required by European citizens. UK, US and Canadian citizens don’t need a visa for leisure stays up to 90 days within a six-month period.
🕐 Time Zone: GMT+1, EST+6, PST+9
🚄 Travel time: 2 hours from Central London via train
📞 Belgium’s country code is +32, so always dial 0032, followed by the area code and telephone number.
💵 Currency: EURO (€)
☀️ Best time to visit: Flanders is an all-year-round destination!
🔌 Plugs are continental 2-pin round

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