social programme booklet

IPICS 2016
Social activities
Schedule
Da y
Start
Sunda y, July
18:00 – 19:30 i n the m ain entrance hall of the
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ESAT building
Activi t y
W elcom e reception
Mon da y, July
18:30 at Leu ve n train station
Visit of Leuven
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W ednesday,
18:30 in fro nt of the m ain entrance of the
July 6
ESAT building
Thursda y,
18:30 in fro nt of the m ain entrance of the
July 7
ESAT building
Photo quest in the park
Beach volleyball
Beleuvenissen with Arbeid A delt!
and The Hum an League
Frida y, July 8
20:15 (start of the concert )
– please note that participants
should travel to the cent re of
Leuven indivi dually for this activity
Visit of Bruges
– please note that participants
Saturda y,
08:30 at Leu ve n train stati o n
July 9
should buy thei r own ticket for the
train
Mon da y, July
Lecture, followed by a reception
19:00
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in De Blauwe Schuit
W ednesday,
18:15 at Leu ve n train station
Brewery visit (Stella Artois)
July 13
Thursda y,
19:00 at Alm a de Moete, Cel estijnenlaan 200
July 14
P, Heverl ee
BBQ
IPICS2016 - welcome reception
Sunday, July 3 - 18:00
INFO
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Included in the price
18:00 - 19:30
Meeting point: main entrance hall of the ESAT building
Enter via the main entrance of the ESAT building (Kasteelpark Arenberg nr 10)
IPICS2016 - guided visit of Leuven
Monday, July 4 - 19:00
INFO
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Included in the price
18:30 - 20:30
Meeting point: Leuven train station
After the guided tour, we will show you some of the best bars in Leuven
Town Hall (Grote Markt 9, Leuven)
Leuven's Town Hall is one of the best-known Gothic town
halls worldwide and Leuven's pride and joy. It took three
architects and thirty years to build it.
Leuven's 'Hall of Fame' features 236 statues, which were
only added to the façade after 1850. There are 220 men and
16 women in total. On the bottom floor are famous Leuven
scientists, artists and historical figures, dressed in
Burgundian garb. The first floor is reserved for the patron saints of the various parishes of Leuven.
Above them the façade is adorned by the counts and dukes of Brabant while the towers primarily
feature biblical figures.
These days the town hall merely has a ceremonial function after the city's administrative services
moved in 2009. The tourist information centre is situated on the side of the Town Hall.
IPICS2016 - photo quest
Wednesday, July 6 - 18:30
INFO
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Included in the price
18:30
Meeting point: in front of the main entrance of the ESAT building
You can win an awesome prize!
IPICS2016 - beach volleyball
Thursday, July 7 - 18:30
INFO
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Included in the price
18:30
Meeting point: in front of the main entrance of the ESAT building
IPICS2016 - MUSIC
Friday, July 8 - 20:15
INFO
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Free music event in Leuven
20:15 (start of the first concert)
You can travel to the Old Market Square in the centre of Leuven individually for this event
Beleuvenissen
Where? Oude Markt (Old Market Square)
Who and when? Arbeid Adelt at 20:15 & The Human League at 22:00
IPICS2016 - visit of Bruges
Saturday, July 9 - 08:30
INFO
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Not included in the price: please not that participants have to buy their own train tickets
on the day of the trip (+- 12 euros if you are younger than 26)
08:30
Meeting point: Leuven train station
You will be able to explore Bruges on your own, there will be no guided tour
See the map at the back of this booklet
Minnewaterpark (Begijnhof 6-20)
In the south part of Bruges, surrounded by trees and the
adjacent Minnewaterpark, you’ll find a small rectangular lake
called 'Minnewater' or Lake of Love. The tragic romance of
Minna and her warrior love Stromberg has evolved into local
legend saying that you will experience eternal love if you walk
over the lake bridge with your partner.This of course turns
Lake of Love into an exceptionally romantic spot. Enjoy the
scenery from the lake bridge, one of the benches along the lake or stroll through the calm
Minnewaterpark.
Begijnhof Ten Wijngaerde (Begijnhof 3-7, Brugge)
The Princely Béguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved
béguinage in the Belgian city of Bruges.
There are no more Beguines living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for Benedictines,
founded by canon Hoornaert. In the same year the houses at the west side were also reshaped and
enlarged into the Monasterium De Wijngaard, a priory of Benedictine nuns.
Sint Salvatorskathedraal (Steenstraat, Brugge)
The Sint-Salvator Cathedral, the main church of the city, is one
of the few buildings in Bruges that have survived the onslaught
of the ages without damage. Nevertheless, it has undergone
some changes and renovations. This church was not originally
built to be a cathedral; it was granted the status in the 19th
century. Since the 10th century the Sint-Salvator was a
common parish church.
At that time the Sint-Donaaskathedraal (St. Donatian's Cathedral), which was located at the very
heart of Bruges, opposite of the town hall, was the central religious building of the city. At the end of
the 18th century the French occupiers of Bruges threw out the bishop of Bruges and destroyed the
Sint-Donaaskathedraal, which was his residence.
Belfort (Markt 7, Brugge)
The most important of Bruges’ towers stands 83 metres tall. It
houses, amongst other things, a carillon with 47 melodious
bells. In the reception area, waiting visitors can discover all
kinds of interesting information about the history and
working of this unique world-heritage protected belfry. Those
who take on the challenge of climbing the tower can pause
for a breather on the way up in the old treasury, where the
city’s charters, seal and public funds were kept during the
Middle Ages, and also at the level of the impressive clock or in the carillonneur’s chamber. Finally,
after a tiring 366 steps, your efforts will be rewarded with a breath-taking and unforgettable
panoramic view of Bruges and her surroundings.
History
The belfry forms part of a 13th century complex of halls, which served as a warehouse and a market
hall in the Middle Ages. This impressive building is 83 metres tall and is composed of two connected
square brick sections from the 13th century, surmounted by an octagonal lantern tower made of
sand-lime brick (1482-1486). Until 1741, a 19-metre high wooden spire crowned the tower. Belfries
have symbolic meaning and bear witness to the confidence that cities felt during the late Middle
Ages. Besides this they belong to the oldest examples of medieval, civilian, and public architecture.
They have been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1999.
The belfry tower is over 83 metres tall. Climb the 366 steps to the top and discover on the way a
treasury, an impressive clockwork mechanism, and a carillon with 47 bells. Your achievement will be
rewarded with a breathtaking view of Bruges and the surrounding countryside.
Collection
Highlights are the wrought iron gates from 1300, the ‘Triumphant Bell’ by bell caster Melchior de
Haze, the carillon drum dating from 1748, the tower’s clockwork mechanism, and the carillon’s 47
bells. From the tower room you can see the carillonist’s keyboard.
Museum
The main reason to climb the 366 steps is for the panoramic view from the top. On the way up you
pass the former treasury of the belfry where the City archives were kept in the Middle Ages. On the
‘stenen vloer’ (stone floor) you can learn more about the bells and the carillon. Higher still you will
find yourself at eye level with the ‘Triumphant Bell’ and the clockwork mechanism.
Rozenhoedkaai (Rozenhoedkaai, Brugge)
Summer or winter, morning or evening, sun or
rain…Rozenhoedkaai has the enthralling ability to always make
a stunning impression.It should come as no surprise that this
continuous to be one the most photographed spots in Bruges.
Here anyone can create his or her picture perfect postcard of
Bruges. Rozenhoedkaai’s sophisticated class makes it the ideal
location to pause for a moment and together with your loved
one enjoy one of Bruges’ most timeless sceneries.
Heilig-Bloedbasiliek (Burg, Brugge)
The double church, dedicated to Our Lady and Saint Basil in the 12th century and a
basilica since 1923, consists of a lower church that has maintained its Romanesque
character and a neo-Gothic upper church, in which the relic of the Holy Blood is
preserved. The renovated treasury, with numerous valuable works of art, is also
worth a visit.
Town Hall (Burg, Brugge)
Bruges’ City Hall (1376) is one of the oldest in the Low
Countries. It is from here that the city has been governed
for more than 600 years. An absolute masterpiece is the
Gothic Hall, with its late 19th-century murals and
polychrome vault. The adjoining historic hall calls up the
city council’s history with a number of authentic
documents and works of art. A multimedia exhibition on
the ground floor illustrates the evolution of the Burg Square.
Jan Van Eyckplein (Jan Van Eyckplein, Brugge)
Standing in the middle of the square the renowned
Bruges painter Jan van Eyck (1370 – 1441) proudly
overlooks the domain that wears his name.Still, he
has to share the limelight with the square’s alluring
style for once this was the old harbor of Bruges where
ships loaded and unloaded. Even though fierce
traders and rich poorters (citizens with city rights) no
longer populate the square, it still holds a captivating
appeal. While you’re discovering Jan van Eyck square
The little bear of Bruges approvingly looks over your shoulder. Stroll around, admire the pretty
facades of the Old Tollhouse, Pijndershuis and Burgher’s Lodge or simply take pleasure in a short
break along the canal. Jan van Eyck square is furthermore an ideal gateway to explore the tranquil
St.-Anne quarter with its working-class neighbourhoods.
IPICS2016 - brewery visit
Wednesday, July 13 - 18:15
INFO
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Included in the price
18:15 - 21:00
Meeting point: Leuven train station
Stella Artois
A Rich Brewing Heritage
At Stella Artois, we are extremely proud of our Belgian roots.
Our story can be seen on every bottle of Stella Artois. If you look closely, hints of our origins are
proudly displayed.
By 1366 roots of our brewing tradition had been established in the city of Leuven, Belgium– which is
also where the original Den Hoorn brewery was founded. Den Hoorn laid the foundation for the
quality taste and standard Stella Artois is known for. The symbol of the Den Hoorn Brewery is proudly
displayed in Stella Artois' cartouche to this day.
Sebastian Artois was admitted to the Leuven Brewer’s Guild as a Brew Master in 1708, and only nine
years later purchased the Den Hoorn brewery. In memoriam, you can find his last name on the
brewery and every bottle of Stella Artois around the world.
The Artois Brewery was so beloved internationally and locally, a special batch was created as a
Christmas gift to the people of Leuven. That special batch was the first to officially include "Stella" in
its name. "Stella", meaning star in Latin, pays homage to this original occasion, accompanied by a star
on every bottle.
So next time you see a bottle of Stella Artois, take note of the rich history paired with the rich flavor
on and in every bottle.
IPICS2016 - BBQ
Thursday, July 14 - 19:00
INFO
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Included in the price
19:00
Meeting point: Alma de Moete
Alma de Moete
Celestijnenlaan 200 P, Heverlee
Map Bruges