Wallonia district, Belgium

Places to visit near Silly

Silly is a town in Wallonia district, Belgium, home to about 7,887 people. Within 50 km by road there are 277 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 45 museums and 36 parks. The must-see places are Château de l'Estriverie (8 km), Pairi Daiza (9 km) and Couvent des Capucins (12 km).

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Silly, Belgium
Silly, Wallonia district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silly at a glance

Location
Wallonia district, Belgium
Population
about 7,887
Coordinates
50.6488° N, 3.9236° E
Places within 50 km
277 (277 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Silly

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silly: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Silly

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silly. The closest is Château de l'Estriverie (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Silly

63 churches within 100 km of Silly. The closest is Couvent des Capucins (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Silly

45 museums within 100 km of Silly. The closest is Artothèque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Silly

36 parks within 100 km of Silly. The closest is Abbaye de Saint-Denis (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silly

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silly. The closest is Pairi Daiza (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silly

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silly. The closest is Bosberg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Silly

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silly
  2. 12 km Couvent des Capucins · church, Wallonia
  3. 12 km Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard · heritage site, Flanders
  4. 4 km De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières · nature spot, Wallonia
  5. 5 km Château de l'Estriverie · heritage site, Wallonia
  6. 16 km Pairi Daiza · nature spot, Wallonia
  7. 9 km Back to Silly

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How to reach Silly

    All places near Silly by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silly by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6666Château de l'Estriverie (8 km)
    Churches6363Couvent des Capucins (12 km)
    Museums4545Artothèque (27 km)
    Parks3636Abbaye de Saint-Denis (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2929Pairi Daiza (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2020Bosberg (17 km)
    Other attractions1515Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Le Grand Large (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (49 km)

    Silly: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silly?

    Château de l'Estriverie (heritage site, about 8 km), Pairi Daiza (nature spot, about 9 km), Couvent des Capucins (church, about 12 km), Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard (heritage site, about 13 km), De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières (nature spot, about 13 km), Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre (church, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Silly?

    277 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 45 museums, 36 parks, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silly?

    Château de l'Estriverie, about 8 km by road; Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Silly?

    Couvent des Capucins, about 12 km by road; Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Silly?

    Artothèque, about 27 km by road; Musée François Duesberg (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silly?

    Start in Silly, visit Couvent des Capucins, then Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard, then De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières, then Château de l'Estriverie, then Pairi Daiza, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silly?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Silly

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silly’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Silly on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.