Belgium sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

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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Hotels, like any other buildings and structures, can become famous and iconic buildings not only for their own guests but also for residents of the …
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History and Entertainment
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.
Belgians are unique people. By their number of different holidays and festivals, Belgium firmly holds the lead among European countries. Every year, …
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Belgium is located in the western part of the European continent. It has shared borders with France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The north-western …
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Belgium
♥ Restaurant '’t Nieuw Stadion' Gentbrugge. Type - Traditional cuisine|Meats and grills. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Notenhof' Londerzeel. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Oud Gemeentehuis' Hansbeke. Type - Grills. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Overhamme' Aalst. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Pakhuis' Zeebrugge. Type - Seafood. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Nieuw Stadion' Gentbrugge. Type - Traditional cuisine|Meats and grills. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Notenhof' Londerzeel. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Oud Gemeentehuis' Hansbeke. Type - Grills. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Overhamme' Aalst. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Pakhuis' Zeebrugge. Type - Seafood. On the map


Castles of Belgium
♥ Castle 'Beersel Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bouillon Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Corroy-le-Château' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château Miranda' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Beersel Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bouillon Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Corroy-le-Château' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Château Miranda' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Belgium from our review series
Antwerp City Hall
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
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
Central Station Antwerp
From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
The famous architect Louis Dela censerie has built this marvellous railway station. Today the station's building impresses not only with its exterior but also with the interior. In the building has been saved an adorable cupola like celling. It is decorated with the paintings and outstanding leaded panels. Wide marble … Read all
Brugge
From the series “The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day”
Many excursions begin from the Markt Square. Several historical objects are situated right near it. For example: the guard tower Belfort. It’s 83 meters high and dated from 1240 year. The town is also known thanks to its cultural centers. There has placed the world-known Groeninge museum, which has an extensive collection of medieval and early modern art, including … Read all

Rosewood to Open a Hotel in Rome in Three Buildings
When the hotel in Rome starts working, it will be the 4th property by Rosewood in Italy. At the moment, the hotelier operates only a hotel in Tuscany but it will open hotels in Porto Cervo and Venice in 2022 and 2023. Europe is a strategic market for the hotelier, and so Rosewood has been actively seeking new opportunities in expanding its presence in the continent. Rome has always been one of the top priorities due to its historic heritage and unforgettable charm. Together with its partner Antirion SGR, Rosewood hopes to set a new standard of luxury in the capital of Italy.
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When the hotel in Rome starts working, it will be the 4th property by Rosewood in Italy. At the moment, the hotelier operates only a hotel in Tuscany but it will open hotels in Porto Cervo and Venice in 2022 and 2023. Europe is a strategic market for the hotelier, and so Rosewood has been actively seeking new opportunities in expanding its presence in the continent. Rome has always been one of the top priorities due to its historic heritage and unforgettable charm. Together with its partner Antirion SGR, Rosewood hopes to set a new standard of luxury in the capital of Italy.

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Sightseeing in popular cities of Belgium
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

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

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

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

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
