THESE HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND UNIQUE PLACES MAKE LIER A WONDERFUL CITY, TOGETHER WITH OUR (UNESCO) HERITAGE.
The Buyldragershuisje lies on the Binnennete, next to the lowered quay and the Fortuin. It used to be a guildhall.
The Fortuin used to be used as a warehouse. It lies on the Binnennete, next to the Paardendrink and the Buyldragershuisje.
Next to the Fortuin is the Paardendrink, an old drinking and washing site for animals.
The Fortress of Lier is part of the belt of fortresses around Antwerp. It was heavily damaged during WWI. These days it is the home of several associations, and you can walk and cycle around the canal.
The Fortress of Koningshooikt is an armoured fortress that is part of the belt of fortresses around Antwerp and the KW line. Today it is used for airsoft, fishing or events.
Events and activities often take place at this central point in Lier. Admire the historic town hall and other buildings around the market square.
The 83 metre high tower is adjacent to St. Gummarus church. Inside you can discover more about the carillon and at the top you have a beautiful view of the city.
Only a few of the 18th and 19th century city water pumps remain. Some of them are protected as monuments.
This square used to be the city's fish market. You will also find an old city water pump and the 'baker's tower'.
The Butchers' Hall (Vleeshuis) was formerly used as a guildhall and cloth hall. Today, exhibitions are organised there.
The most famous tower in Lier houses the Jubilee Clock, an ingenious clock with 13 different time displays, designed by Louis Zimmer.