The Master Tour: your connecting thread from place to place

Kruisafneming - Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerpen, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe-kathedraal  (publiek domain)

The places where Flemish Masters can be found are not islands in themselves. On the contrary, a wonderful connecting thread hangs between numerous destinations. The Golden River, for example, the nickname of the River Lys. Or a sea of mother-of-pearl, as James Ensor once described the North Sea.

On these pages you discover what connections there are between the different places. And the connecting thread will serve as a guide for your fascinating journey, in the footsteps of the Masters. 

Choose your Master Tour from place to place

Sint-Martens-Latem © Toerisme Leiestreek vzw (2)
How did Sint-Martens-Latem become a centre of symbolism, impressionism and expressionism? Find out during your walk, bike ride or boat trip in this oasis of..
Copy of DSC_9288 © Visit Oostende
Ensor, Spilliaert, Delvaux and Permeke: they all listened to the lure of the waves. Stroll past museums, artists’ homes and churches, enjoying the salty sea..
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hanswijkbasiliek
The Iconoclasm is a grim chapter in the history of Flanders. Mechelen witnessed the destruction of many churches and monasteries.
Bezoekerscentrum Sint-Baafskathedraal
This Master Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through time.
Broeltorens
Flemish masterpieces in medieval churches in the middle of a historic centre? Check. Contemporary architecture, modern art and innovative design?
Abdij Van Park - Leuven 1 © Layla Aerts
This master tour takes you to religious heritage gems in Leuven and the surrounding areas.
RUBENS_zelfportret_FOTO NA restauratie © FOTO NA RESTAURATIE_9_Peter Paul Rubens, Zelfportret, Rubenshuis Antwerpen, opname 12 april 2018, na restauratie KIK-IRPA, foto KIK-IRPA Brussel
Artist, marketer, scientist, diplomat and family man. Rubens was an extraordinary talent, but also an ordinary man.