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You will find many interesting places in Belgium. Nearly every town of the country is home to beautiful castles, churches and cathedrals, medieval buildings and museums. The best way to start your acquaintance with Belgium is to visit Brussels.
The Belgians, living in a country rich in history, not only maintain their own history but also try to extract a lot of benefits from it. Historical …
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The old part of the city is the most interesting place for tourists. Locals call old town in a very unusual way – Pentagon. The district was called this way because of numerous circle shaped boulevards that were built instead of former protective facilities. Grand Place Square is a must visit place for all tourists. The building of City Hall is also located on the square. The Museum of Brussels is located on the opposite side, and the historic district of the city starts right after the square. That place is a must visit one for tourists, as the majority of centuries old buildings, churches and squares are located there. The Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert are one of the most famous landmarks of Brussels. This is an architectural complex that combines theatres, art galleries and museums. There are several dozen of public places there.
Continue your travel in Belgium by visiting the city of Anderlecht. The most important sights of the city include the Museum of Erasmus of Rotterdam, Astrid Park, Gaasbeek Castle and Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. The city of Antwerpen is famous for its numerous museums. There are more than 30 museums in total in the city. The most famous ones are the Royal Museum of Art, Plantin Moretus Museum, Mayer Van Den Bergh Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of National Art and Ethnography, the Museum of Sculptures and Folklore Museum. There are also architectural places of interest in Belgium, the most famous ones being Bodenbond Tower and Royal Palace built back the 18th century. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The town of Lier is also worth closest attention. The most famous sights of the town are Zimmer Tower and old astronomy clock. Continue your travel, and you will reach Kalmthout Nature Reserve that is located nearby. The reserve features simply unforgettable combination of sand dunes and dense forests. Tourists, who wish to see more historic places, are welcome to visit Gent, the central part of which is a true open-air museum. Such magnificent sights as St. Bavo’s Cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey, Van Der Meer Palace, St. Jacob Church and Royal Palace on Breydelstraat Street are definitely worth closest attention. Travellers, who enjoy going to museums, will be pleased as well as there are more than ten large museums in Gent.

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Belgium is one of those countries that are considered as universal tourist areas. It will be very interesting for adherents of different entertainments to vacation here. The country is notable for its luxurious beaches, unique attractions and picturesque natural sites. The most famous beach resort is Ostende. The length of its sandy beach is 9 km.
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The resort is quite crowded and noisy. Fans of peaceful recreation often prefer the neighboring town of De Panne. Fans of elite recreation usually visit the resort of Knokke-Heist. There are a lot of luxurious hotels and restaurants. Newport is very popular with surfers and yachtsmen. The resort is characterized by a well-developed sports infrastructure.
Mechelen Euroshopping Belgium is one of the most interesting European countries for spending the Christmas holidays. The city is transformed already in early December. They are decorated with festive lights. There are Christmas markets and fairs everywhere. In summer, on 21 July, the important National Day of Belgium is celebrated.
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For many years, Belgian cities have been a place where major international festivals are held. In summer, the jazz festival called Middelheim is organized in Antwerpen. Ostende is notable for its themed fests dedicated to antiques and photography. In June, Audenarde is always visited by connoisseurs of an amber drink. The Beer Festival is annually held here. The greatest festival is the Ghent holidays celebrated in July. For 10 days, Ghent is transformed into a big outdoor concert stage. There are theatrical, musical and dance performances in the city streets and squares.
Belgium has its incomparable food symbols, the most famous of which are waffles and chocolate. Sweet-teeth have an opportunity to visit special shops in any city or town. One of the most popular treats is chocolate from the historical Mary Chocolatier factory. At one time, this company produced chocolate only for the royal family. The most popular national drink is beer. Over 600 sorts of beer are produced in Belgium.
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Famous and uniques places in Belgium from our review series

Oudenaarde Town Hall

From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
An incredibly beautiful town hall in the Gothic style has been preserved in the Belgian city of Oudenaarde. The author of this architectural masterpiece is Hendrik van Pede. The spectacular building was completed according to his project in 1537. It took only 11 years to build it. The population of the miniature city is less than 30,000 people. The town hall continues to be the main symbol for this place for almost 500 years.

A small square is located next to the town hall. It is considered the busiest place in the city. A small market is open here all year round. You can buy the most popular local products and souvenirs here. Shops and restaurants are located in the historic buildings next to the town hall. Their tables are set on outdoor terraces in the warm season. It is convenient … Read all

Antwerp Cathedral

From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
The Cathedral in Antwerp is also an architectural landmark of world significance. It began to be built in 1352. Construction work continued continuously until 1521. Even though the cathedral has been operating continuously since the middle ages, it is still officially considered unfinished. Jean Amel was the main architect who designed the cathedral. Residents and visitors of Antwerp can admire the unique Gothic features of the cathedral today thanks to his efforts.

The interior design of the cathedral also has a lot of unique values. Famous artists Otto van Veen and Peter Paul Rubens worked on its design. The height of the cathedral is 120 meters. It is perfectly visible from many streets of Antwerp. It serves as a convenient reference point for tourists. About 320,000 people visit the … Read all

Antwerp City Hall

From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
The Antwerp City Hall is a great example of Holland Renaissance. This magnificent city hall has been built for four years and was finished only in 1565. Notwithstanding the city hall’s age, the building has saved many original elements. As many years ago, the hall’s façade is decorated with medieval heraldic symbols. Not so far next to them has appeared bright flags of Antwerp margraves and Spanish dukes.

A famous Belgium architect Cornelis Floris De Vriendt has projected the Antwerp City Hall. Apart from classical marks of the Renaissance epoch, the building has the unique elements of Flemish Gothic. Together they make the four stored building look marvellous. The historical building height is 76 meters. It is placed in the main city square where are held social and holiday events. … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Belgium

Brussels
Durbuy
It would be a mistake to say that the history of Durbuy is rich in various events. Nevertheless, there are some interesting facts about this settlement that are worth mentioning. The history of the settlement started with building a castle in this area. Before the castle, there were no buildings in this area. The building process of the gorgeous construction took place in the 9th century. That being said, Durbuy was first mentioned in the documents in the 11th century. Three centuries later, … Read more
Brugge
Grote Market. The central square of the city is located in the very heart of Bruges. At the square you'll find a lot of marvellous historical buildings. The Belfort built in the 12th century is one of them. The tower of this building is 83 meter high and it deflects to the left for a meter. Grote Market is also home to various cafes and restaurants. By the way, carriage excursions also start there. This is a very popular kind of entertainment in Bruges. Halve Maan. Halve Maan is a brewery, … Read more
Blankenberge
We don’t know much about the history of Blankenberge. However, a visit to this town will help you understand more about this region, local people, and the history of the settlement. Initially, Blankenberge was nothing but a small fishing village. Everything changed in the 19th century when people from other towns and countries started arriving to enjoy a seaside holiday. The first hotel opened in Blankenberge in 1850. Nowadays, this is a well-established and popular resort. The number of … Read more
De Haan
The history of the resort started in the 30s of the 20th century. This is when a small seaside village started developing and turning into a town. Every year, the popularity of De Haan was growing, and more tourists were coming to the town in order to enjoy a silent and peaceful holiday on the coast of the North Sea. In modern times, there is a trend of making cities look more modern and up-to-date. The town’s authorities do not follow this trend and try to keep the original look of De Haan … Read more
Antwerpen
The Guilds houses. Don’t forget to visit the Guilds houses that are located in the northern side of the square. Unfortunately, these houses are not the original buildings. Most of the houses were burnt down in 1576, and later they were reconstructed. The biggest house is called the Spanish House (Pand van Spanje). You will find it at St. Joris Street 7. The façade of the building depicts a dragon and St. Joris, who manages to escape nearly inevitable death and kill the dangerous creature. The … Read more
Malmedy
More than a thousand and five hundred years ago, Malmedy was a part of the independent Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy. This was one of the few independent regions of the Roman Empire. In the mid-7th century, a Benedictine monastery was established in the territory of the modern city. After the opening of the monastery, the settlement started attracting numerous pilgrims from the neighboring regions. For centuries, Malmedy remained an important religious center. An important event for the … Read more
Oostende
A kind of symbol of the resort city is the Thermae Palace. Many eminent persons chose this chic thermal complex as a vacation spot. The thermal complex located in a luxury park is presently open to the public. In the warmer months, its guests can find a public swimming pool and an incredibly beautiful Japanese garden in the immediate vicinity of the palace. Not long ago an art gallery was opened here in the park, so you can always diversify your health-improving vacation with an interesting … Read more

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