Sights
- The rococo city hall on the central market square dates from the 18th century. The city hall, market hall, and belfry are classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- The Rodenbach brewery was founded in 1821. The tour of the facilities includes an explanation of the process used to make this one-of-a-kind beer style.
- The Renaissance-style Rumbeke Castle dates from 1538 and is pleasantly located within the Sterrebos forest. Now, it houses the company Busworld. The nearby Kazandmolen is the only one of the area's thirteen windmills to have survived until today.
- A unique bicycle museum can also be visited in Roeselare.
- The Canal Roeselare-Leie that was completed in 1872, provides not only a economic advantage but creates great cycling and walking opportunities also.
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