There are not enough superlatives to describe the splendor and appearance of the 14th-century beguinage. Perhaps the recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 is enough to guide you through the gate. Behind it you will discover the beautiful square Begijnhof.

Anyone who thinks that St. Peter's Church is a church like another will be deceived. The exterior is remarkably austere, the interior is breathtaking.

In 1826 Philip Jacobus Brepols put Turnhout on the world map. He pressed the first playing cards and inadvertently set in motion an entire industry. Turnhout became one of the most important producers in the world.

The Taxandria Museum is housed in a 16th-century museum building, the House Metten Thoren. The museum is dedicated to the past of Turnhout.

The Historical Printing Company has an extensive paper collection, which was digitised and can now also be watched online. The different sub-collections are brought together here.

At 129 years old, the Penge is the oldest café in Turnhout, the capital of the Kempen and "City of the Playing Card".

De Warande is a provincial cultural center in the city of Turnhout and was one of the first cultural centers in Flanders. It includes a theater and concert hall.