Out and About with the Night Watchman

Discover Leuven by night in the period from the 14th to the 19th century.
The night watchman once again patrols the streets of Leuven. A medieval city could not do without a night watchman. He ensured that citizens could sleep peacefully through the pitch-dark night. The night watchman guarded the peace at night, deterred bandits and burglars, and used his rattle to alert the people of Leuven and the tower watchman when there was a risk of fire. The night watchman went where respectable citizens dared not venture, and heard and saw many things that shunned the light of day. Tonight, the night watchman takes you on a walk and offers a unique glimpse into the city’s nightlife before the 19th century.

.

Main stops 

Start at Grote Markt – Oude Markt – Kroegberg – Wieringstraat (Stove) – Dirk Boutslaan – Wandelingenstraat – Naamsestraat, University Hall – Hogeschoolplein

Note: This walk is only available in the evening.