Step into Turnhout, the world capital of playing cards, and discover how the city grew into an international centre of printing and industry. From resistance fighter Pieter Corbeels and his secret print shop to the visionary Brepols publishing family, a story began here that would shape Turnhout’s identity forever.

Walk along the Grote Markt, the imposing Heilig Graf and the idyllic Beguinage, and be surprised by colourful murals, anecdotes about child labour, and the courageous women who helped shape history.
Discover stories of giants such as Klein Peerke, of smuggling and the death wire during the war, and of world-famous inventors such as the man behind the contraceptive pill.

From industrial printing houses and bustling markets to castles, monasteries and hidden stories, Arnout Hauben takes you on a journey through Turnhout’s rich history and vibrant present.

A Podwalk means listening as you walk: audio clips start automatically at the right moment along the way, based on your GPS location. This lets you experience stories narrated by well-known VRT voices and discover a place in a completely new way. Download the route at home before setting off to avoid mobile data charges, and don’t forget your earbuds or headphones—or put your phone on speaker during the walk.

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