Sightseeing in Spa - what to see. Complete travel guide
Spa is a charming town with vivid history. It is located in Belgium, province of Liege. This small place is well known to Formula 1 racing fans, while nearby there is a famous Spa-Francorchamps route. Spa is famous for healing mineral springs – due to them the town gained a status of a famous health resort. Healing springs were discovered during the reign of the Roman Empire. In the 14th century Spa turned into a large resort chosen by many noble families.
Spa cuisine is formed under the influence of French, German and Dutch cooking traditions. The French desire for maximum beauty of the dish and sophistication in serving is present in the … 
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is preserved here. There are only 20 healing springs total in the Spa town and in the neighborhood: each of them has unique water quality. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The autumn stage of Formula 1 is one of the most popular events taking place in Spa. The Belgian Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. This track is very famous in the … Open
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Despite a series of destructive wars and revolutionary uprisings, Spa has preserved a variety of historical sights. Many ancient buildings are now occupied with popular hotels and restaurants. Nature admirers are more attracted to the town surroundings: one of the most visited places is a beautiful lake lac de Warfaaz . Spa is a perfect destination for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Here you won’t find abundance of large and noisy entertainment options, but you can have pleasant walks in picturesque places and visit pavilions with healing mineral water, well-known all over the world.
Spa is rich in symbolic historical attractions. One of the most significant ones is Poûhon Pierre-le-Grand. Peter the Great spent several weeks at the resort in 1717 and stayed exactly at … Open
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Rue Ge'rardy is the most interesting street that is definitely worth exploring. Here tourists will see several historical buildings and an old townhall that dates back to the 18th century. During its long history, the resort was visited by many artists and writers who were inspired by the beauty of the local nature. Nowadays, houses, in which these famous people lived, have become popular local landmarks.
Spa is a small town. Its name has become a common noun for a subspecies of resorts. People come here for the opportunity to combine leisure and recovery. They bathe in the mineral waters, … Open
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Fans of excursions often visit the nearby town of Malmedy in order to make their stay in Spa even more memorable. Malmedy is famous for its historical landmarks and traditions. Many know about this town because of fancy carnivals and historical celebrations that take place in Malmedy several times a year. A famous landmark is located not far from the town. It is Reinhardstein Castle that once belonged to the royal family. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Spa and surroundings
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Spa
♥ Castle 'Château de Franchimont' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Reinhardstein Castle' , 17.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Xhos Castle' , 24.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hamal Castle' , 26.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle Blomendal' , 33 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Spa
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 75.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 79.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 92.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ardennes' , 113.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hunsrück-Hochwald' , 115.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Spa from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Chateau Miranda
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
Check on the map: Distance from Spa center - 69 km.
The place is all about broken windows, lots of garbage on the floor, walls with cracked peeling paint, rotted ceiling, and tables and chairs covered with a thick layer of dust. The castle only continues to look spectacular from outside. However, it hides a frightening ambience within its walls. Some enthusiasts aren’t frightened nor with the possible collapse of the castle, nor with numerous legends about ghosts. They especially come to the abandoned building after dark and stay there for a night to witness a ghost. Actually, the chance of finding homeless who take refuge from the vagaries of the weather in Chateau Miranda is much more probable. …
Read further Distance from Spa center - 69 km.
Bonnefanten Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Spa center - 40.7 km.
The spectacular museum building has become a popular landmark for the residents of Maastricht and its guests. The museum is located in a very picturesque area, on the banks of the Meuse River. A small park area is located in front of it. The museum building is located on the same site today, where the building of the Bonnefantin Monastery was located in the 18th century. This monastery was known for taking care of orphaned children. The monastery has fallen into disrepair over the years. Its building was destroyed. A beautiful monument of modern architecture is located in its place today. …
Read further Distance from Spa center - 40.7 km.
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