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This ruin in the Willem de Roolaan is a relic from the former Sint-Laurentiuschurch. The church was destroyed more than once and in 1384 converted into a reinforced water castle. Around 1920 the old church tower, functioning as observation post, was converted into a stockroom for gunpowder. In 1917, during the First World War, the tower was bombarded and only one third of the original height was left. This tower is popularly called the Duvetorre (Pigeon Tower). However, this has not to do anything with the pigeons nesting here, but with the devil. Here, in the shadow of the tower, Jeanne Panne celebrated her Witches' Sabbath and had her rendezvous with the devil.
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The 35 meter high belfry was built together with the Grain Hall (Graanhalle). The Grain Hall is sometimes called the City Hall (Stadshalle). It is one of 56 belfries in Belgium and France that have been declared a . Both the belfry and the 14th-century Grain Hall got completely destroyed during the First World War. It was rebuilt as it used to be before the war.
Marktplein
At the Central Square, you get a nice panorama with many medieval buildings. Including the town hall. It's an ideal place to drink a coffee or a beer.
O.L.V. Kerk
Right next to the Central Square, you can find the main church of Nieuwpoort. The church was completely destroyed in World War I, but has been rebuild in the 1920s.
Ganzepoot
The Goose Leg is a lock-complex used to regulate the water level in the polders laying towards the mainland. Five different rivers or canals flow to the North Sea, making the lock complex to look like the foot of a goose from above. This complex has played an important role in different wars, the last time was in 1914, where operating the locks differently caused the polders to flood, stopping the German troops. You can get a good view over the Goose Leg from the top of the Albert Monument.
A monument dedicated to the King Albert I, King of Belgium during the First World War. The monument is placed near a lock-complex called De Ganzepoot (see below). There's also a museum under the monument, and you can walk on top of the monument to get a good view on the surrounding region. The ground floor is free to visit. But you have to pay for the museum and the walk on the top.
Vismijn
From Monday to Saturday, fishing boats go on the sea to capture the freshest fish (except in stormy weather). Every morning (starting from 07:00 or 08:00), the fish can be bought in large quantities, but you can go there to feel the atmosphere. Afterwards, neighbouring shops re-sell the fresh fish to other customers. There are also guided tours through the market.