Ath, well known for its ducasse on the 4th Sunday of August, is also a town full of character at the heart of a green region.
Its architectural and historical heritage let you discover 2000 years of history. During the last decades, some of them, classified as sites or monuments, have been regularly preserved and restored.
The history of the town can also followed in its various museums.
Visiting Ath allows you to discover the authenticity of of the local folklore, feel the soul of of its stones or to appreciate the urban landscape. In the good seasons visitors can appreciate the displays of flowers and plants, for which the town is well known. Carillon concerts are also given regularly. Ath was pleased to see its carillon highlighted by Unesco as part of the recognition of the cultural importance of the belgian carillon (22 April 2016).
Guided visits of the town are organised all year and can be reserved through the Tourist Office.
Ath, well known for its ducasse on the 4th Sunday of August, is also a town full of character at the heart of a green region.
Its architectural and historical heritage let you discover 2000 years of history. During the last decades, some of them, classified as sites or monuments, have been regularly preserved and restored.
The history of the town can also followed in its various museums.
Visiting Ath allows you to discover the authenticity of of the local folklore, feel the soul of of its stones or to appreciate the urban landscape. In the good seasons visitors can appreciate the displays of flowers and plants, for which the town is well known. Carillon concerts are also given regularly. Ath was pleased to see its carillon highlighted by Unesco as part of the recognition of the cultural importance of the belgian carillon (22 April 2016).
Guided visits of the town are organised all year and can be reserved through the Tourist Office.