Sights in Belgium
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Apotheek
Next to the Museum St Janshospitaal is a restored 17th-century Apotheek, which originally belonged to the hospital. You're free to wander in after visiting the museum.
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Paul Delvaux Museum
In St Idesbald on the Belgian coast, this superb museum occupies the house and studio of Paul Delvaux (1897-1994), one of Belgium's most famous surrealist artists.
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Lakenhal
Behind the town hall is the 14th-century Lakenhal where cloth was traded centuries ago. It's now used as the official headquarters of the university.
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Rue St Boniface
Rue St Boniface is an intimate little street, lorded over by the local church, which is crammed with indoor/outdoor eateries of all persuasions.
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Etnografisch Museum
Next to the stadhuis entrance, the Etnografisch Museum contains a highly respected collection of traditional artefacts from around the world.
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Église Notre Dame de la Chapelle
Built in 1134, this Romanesque Gothic church is Brussels’ oldest and has a chapel devoted to Pieter Breugel the Elder who once lived nearby.
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Twaalf Duivels
The Twaalf Duivels , built in 1896 by Jules Hofman, has a timber façade that gives way to 12 wooden devils that leer at passers-by.
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De Zwarte Panter
Established in the heady days of 1968, the 'Black Panther' art gallery continues to redefine contemporary art through its exhibitions.
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De Zwarte Panter
Established in the heady days of 1968, the ‘Black Panther’ art gallery continues to redefine contemporary art through its exhibitions.
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Rue Neuve area
The Église Notre Dame du Finistère is an 18th-century church that sits in vivid contrast to the modern mania around it.
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Maison Autrique
The restored, 1893-built Maison Autrique, Victor Horta’s first creation showcases Art Nouveau architecture.
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Provinciaal Hof
The Markt's eastern side is dominated by the Provinciaal Hof, a neogothic building home to the post office and a handy ATM.
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Square Marie-Louise
You can feed the ducks in this pretty tree-lined pond surrounded by greenery and a smattering of Art Nouveau architecture.
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St Jan de Doperkerk
Visit the church, St Jan de Doperkerk in Groot Begijnhof, whose Gothic façade hides an elaborate baroque interior.
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Plopsaland
This cute theme park in De Panne, on the Belgian coast, is based around Belgian TV characters like Plop the gnome.
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't Begijnhuisje
Just inside the main entrance of the begijnhof is 't Begijnhuisje, a typical house that is now a tiny museum.
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Huize Zonnebloem
An exquisite Art Nouveau example along Cogels-Osylei is the Huize Zonnebloem, built by Jules Hofman in 1900.
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Euterpia
The Euterpia, from 1906, follows Greek neoclassical lines - the door handle even resembles an Olympic torch.
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Musée du Jouet
This newly renovated museum explores the toys of yesteryear. It's full of stuff, but it's not 'Hands off!'
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Rouge Cloître
The Rouge Cloître in the Forêt de Soignes offers a playground suitable for kids up to about 12.
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Rozenhoedkaai
This quay offers the city's best belfry shot - it is stunningly illuminated against a dark evening sky.
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Treasury
Inside the 13th-century St Salvatorskathedraal, the Treasury displays works by Dirk Bouts and Pourbus.
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Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola
Children's amusement park Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola is located on top of the hill near the citadel.
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Tour Japonaise
On the edge of the Domaine Royal, Tour Japonaise is used for temporary Japanese art exhibitions.
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De Vier Seizoenen
Mosaics are at their best at De Vier Seizoenen, designed in 1899 by the architect Bascourt.
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