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Korenlei and Graslei on the River Leie in Ghent's old town at dusk.

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Bruges canals, Antwerp fashion, decadent chocolate, mussels and chips, belfries and castles, crazy carnivals, Tintin and Trappist beers... how could anyone call Belgium boring?!

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Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts
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The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
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Groeningemuseum
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Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
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Rubenshuis
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
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Gravensteen
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Museum Plantin-Moretus

Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

Belgium is the home of waffles, chocolates, beers and other culinary delights – plus castles galore, world-class art museums and much more.

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Best Time to Visit

Plan your visit to Belgium with this month-by-month guide to festivals, hiking, outdoor dining and more.

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Things to Know

Are you dreaming of eating hot frites in Brussels or wandering Ghent’s canals? The good news is visas are easy to obtain. Here's what you need to know.

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Transportation

With trains, cycle paths and a panoramic tram running along the coast, getting around Belgium is a breeze. Here's how to do it in style.

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Visa Requirements

Are you dreaming of eating hot frites in Brussels or wandering Ghent’s canals? The good news is visas are easy to obtain. Here's what you need to know.

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Best Road Trips

Explore Belgium's culture and history with these top road-tripping routes.

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Money and Costs

From deals on museum entry to delicious street food snacks, here's how to make your euros stretch a bit further in Belgium.

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5 Shops

Picture the glow of Medieval squares illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights. Imagine gingerbread-style stalls where artisans offer traditional…

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Accessibility

With trains, cycle paths and a panoramic tram running along the coast, getting around Belgium is a breeze. Here's how to do it in style.