Ypres/Ieper, Belgium
Ypres Index
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Ypres/Ieper, Belgium
Ypres Index
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The Ypres SalientThe Ypres SalientMap Battles Ypres/Ieper Poperinge Museums Cemeteries Accommodation 1914-1918 ReferenceThe Western FrontThe Ypres Salient Second Battle of Ypres The Somme War Graves Tracing relatives Resources & Links Bibliography Remembering Poppy Umbrella Hear Last Post 'In Flanders Fields' Armistice Day in Ypres Flanders Memorial Poppy Gardens of Remembrance InterpretationsPoemsAbout the siteWho we areRembrella  |  |
Ypres Town Historical BackgroundYpres - now known by its Flemish name of Ieper - is an ancient town located in West-Vlaanderen in Belgium. |
Sites of Special InterestDespite the fact that the town was almost completely demolished by the end of the First World War there are numerous sites of special historic significance. In addition, there are several sites of First World War interest. |
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Tourist InformationIeper Tourist Office provides a range of information about the town and the region. |
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AccommodationThere is hotel accommodation to suit all budgets in Ypres and the surrounding area. |
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11th November Armistice Day Commemorations in Ypres (Ieper)11th November is a public holiday in Belgium. To mark the anniversary of Armistice Day, 11th November 1918, commemorative events are held each year in Ieper (Ypres): a Service of Remembrance, the Poppy Parade, an official parade with standards and bands, and a special Last Post ceremony is held at The Menin Gate Memorial. Copyright Joanna Legg & Graham Parker © 2001. Updated 2004. All rights reserved |