#1 Zimmer Tower
Known to in China, the Zimmer Tower is an absolute attraction for many tourists. The tower was named in 1930 after Louis Zimmer, who built a Jubilee Bell in place. At the stroke of midnight, the years appear 1830-1930, the Belgian coat of arms, the three first kings, the Lierse coat of arms and the six mayors who governed Lier since the independence of Belgium: a true spectacle! Visit www.visit lier.be for more info.
#2 Beguinage
The beguinage in Lier originated in 1258 and has since been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a typical 13th-century street beguinage with 11 streets and 162 cottages. All the cottages bear a name. Centrally located you will find St. Margarita Church (17th-18th century).
#3 St. Gummarus Church
St. Gummarus Tower is 83 m high and is popularly called “Peperbus.
Due to multiple disasters, construction took nearly four centuries. This is evident in the different architectural styles: gothic at the bottom, The octagon resting on it is late Gothic; the upper octagon is late Baroque and the tower cladding is Rococo.
Upstairs is a unique 18th-century carillon. On the occasion of its 300th anniversary, a thorough restoration performed on the bells, the playing drum and the timepiece.
#4 Spuihuis
The Spui or Groot Spui, the former sash house on the Binnennete, is the only remaining building of the second city wall.
After excavating a connection between the Grote and Kleine Nete rivers in 1426, Antoon Keldermans built the Groot Spui in 1508-1516. There will be two locks, the Large Spui and the Small Spui. Now only the Grand Spui remains.
#5 The Vests
The city charter or vest is a 5-km-long green belt around downtown.
The name “vesten” refers to the original rampart, the second city wall from the first half of the 15th century.
From about 1850, the defensive belt gradually became Leveled and planted. The vests house a large number of valuable trees such as green and red beech, Japanese pagoda tree, oak, linden and sycamore.
#6 Grand Place & City Hall
The Grote Markt has been the beating heart of Lier since the Middle Ages, which was granted city rights in 1212. For centuries she has been the backdrop of small and large events, markets, processions, processions, events and high attendance. The triangular shape is thought to be on the Frankish origin point.
#7 Felix Timmermans Square
On this cozy sitting quay you will find several attractions, such as the Buyldrager cottage, the Fortune and the cozy terrace of café St. Gummarus.
#8 Fish Market
Once, twice, … sold! Fresh fish used to be brought in across the Nete River in the typical flat barges and sold at the Vismarkt. The custom of selling the fish by bidding was first by auction, then by auction. On the Fish Market is one of the old city pumps (1835).
#9 Prisoner’s Gate
The Prison Gate was erected in 1375 as part of the first city walls. This gate is the only remaining part of the oldest defensive wall with 5 interior gates. From the 16th century until 1930, the gate served as a prison, hence its current name.
#10 Zimmer Square
On the Zimmer Square is a blissful place to hang out after a nice stroll around town for some drinking. With the famous zimmer tower in the background and the many cozy cafes you are sure to have a successful aperitif.