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Belgium
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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The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
Ghent
Art enthusiasts swarm the Sint-Baafskathedraal to glimpse The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb (De Aanbidding van het Lams God), a lavish representation of…
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Antwerp
The medieval building and 1622 courtyard garden alone would be worth a visit, but it's the world's oldest printing press, priceless manuscripts and…
Old England Building
Brussels
This 1899 former department store is an art nouveau showpiece with a black facade aswirl with wrought iron and arched windows. The building contains the…
Grand Place
Brussels
Brussels’ magnificent Grand Place is one of the world’s most unforgettable urban ensembles. Oddly hidden, the enclosed cobblestone square is only revealed…
MIM
Brussels
Strap on a pair of headphones, then step on the automated floor panels in front of the precious instruments (including world instruments and Adolphe Sax’s…
Musée Horta
Brussels
The typically austere exterior doesn’t give much away, but Victor Horta’s former home (designed and built 1898–1901) is an art nouveau jewel. The…
St-Gilles Town Hall
Brussels
One of Brussels’ overlooked architectural wonders, this splendid Napoleon III–style palace sports a soaring brick belfry dotted with gilt statuary. Try to…
Pairi Daiza
Wallonia
Set on the grounds of a former Cistercian Abbey, this 65-hectare park is home to more than 5000 animals (including pandas, koalas, gorillas and lemurs)…
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Best Things to Do
There’s more to Belgium that its world-famous beer, chocolate and fries (though you shouldn’t miss any of those). Enjoy fine art, canal tours and more.
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Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe, Belgium has plenty to offer every kind of traveler. Try these tips for making the most of your trip.
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With trains, cycle paths and a panoramic tram running along the coast, getting around Belgium is a breeze. Here's all you need to know about how to do it.
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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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From mayonnaise-smothered fries to flea-market buys, here's how to make your euros stretch a bit further in Belgium.
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Despite its small size, Belgium is a road tripper’s dream, with distinct itineraries for nature-lovers, spa-goers, even Bonaparte-era history buffs.
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