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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Leuven

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Leuven, Belgium

Updated November 30, 2025
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The “Snow Whites” at KU University, Leuven.

Leuven, Belgium

'Snow Whites' of Leuven

The Belgian library displays burned books that were salvaged from the fires of both world wars.
Fonske.

Leuven, Belgium

Fons Sapientiae

This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.
‘Totem’

Leuven, Belgium

'Totem'

A giant bug impaled on a 75-foot-tall needle.
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Leuven, Belgium

Paep Thoon

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.

Leuven, Belgium

The Inventor of Time Travel Plaque

Above the door of a house, a plaque claims to commemorate the future living place of the inventor of time travel.
Leuven Mini City

Leuven, Belgium

Leuven Mini City

A tiny metropolis resides inside this student housing complex.

Leuven, Belgium

Museum voor Dierkunde

This 19th-century zoological collection has withstood the test of time.
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