Ready to discover six centuries of history? Take a guided tour of the historic centre in English.

Hidden in a small park lies the old Carthusian monastery of Leuven, which, after an extensive renovation and the addition of a new building a few years ago, has been transformed into KartHuis, a multidisciplinary centre for vulnerable children and their families.

Visit the nicely decorated salons of this monumental castle, set in the middle of a beautiful park. For many centuries the castle was the home of noblemen, today it is mainly visited by students and university staff.

During this walk, you explore the picturesque streets and the beautifully restored houses where, for many centuries, a community of religious women lived.

Over the past six centuries, scientific research has taken on an increasingly important role at the University of Leuven. A guide takes you past seven colleges where scientific research once took place and outlines the evolution of scientific thought, from Mercator to Lemaître.

Viscount Charles Victor de Lovenjoul, who died childless, bequeathed a magnificent art collection to the university of Leuven. A guide will be happy to show you the beautiful family portraits, still lifes, writing cabinets and other fine pieces from this collection, which can be admired in the former refectory of Holy Ghost College.

With its beautiful chapel, library and winter garden, this is definitely one of the most beautiful and best-preserved old colleges of KU Leuven.

Tijdens het interbellum verwierf de Leuvense universiteit het Arenbergkasteel en het omliggende park. In dat park bouwde ze een grote nieuwe wetenschapscampus uit. Een gids leidt je langs een aantal fraaie voorbeelden van modernistische universiteitsarchitectuur in het park, zoals het College Pius X, het studentenrestaurant Alma 3 en het Sint-Janshuis.

For many centuries, this has been the headquarters of KU Leuven. A guide will take you through the beautiful Rector’s Salons, the impressive Promotion Hall, and up to the top floor for a panoramic view of Leuven.

A large hall houses an impressive collection of steam engines, jet engines and other electrical equipment, which in the past served to teach engineering students. Visit this unique example of industrial academic heritage with a guide.