The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

The fair takes place in Tienen on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Tienen railway station (distance 800 m)

- by bus - bus stop Markthalte

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Car park APCOA Parking Tienen

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