World War 1 battlefields
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Grand' Place & guild houses Brussels
427 Reviews Grote-Markt as this square is called in flamandian, is the greatest square of Bruxelles. At the origin of the city there was a bottom market which was the center of activity of a developing small...
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Museum: Steen, Het/National Maritime Museum Antwerp
77 Reviews I must say Steen castle as it's known looks like a castle right out of a storybook... it now houses the Maritime Naval museum, unfortantely the day we were there it was closed.... but we were able to...
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Canal Boat Tours/other Tours. Brugge
110 Reviews When I was in Brugge I had just some hours to visit the city and I have to say this was, very much, the thing one should do in this situation. The tour covers most of the city in half an hour and you...
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Harbour / Docks Oostende
45 Reviews Warm Wullocks anyone? No trip to Ostend is complete without a visit to the Visserskaai (Fishermen’s Quay) the town’s famed seafood quayside. Everyday summer and winter from early morning to evening,...
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Menin Gate Ieper
52 Reviews The tradition of the final bugle call of the day signalling the end of the soldier's day dates back to the 17th century in the British Army. After the officer on duty had inspected the final sentry...
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Manneken Pis Brussels
191 Reviews A very small statue, almost missed it. Crowded, hardly possible to get a picture of you taken standing in front of it without any other tourists in it! But lovely and of course a must-see while you're...
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Grote Markt / Big Market square-city hall, Brabo & guild houses Antwerp
140 Reviews In the summer this place must be packed but on the day we were there, there wasn't a single person outside...We had the entire square to ourseleves.... the 100 kph winds had lots to do with it,...
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Churches / Cathedrals Brugge
164 Reviews Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (The Church of our Lady) has a mighty brick spire which is the tallest landmark in Brugge. Inside there are some wonderful carvings, paintings and statues. It is primarily famous...
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St Petrus & Paulus Church Oostende
28 Reviews The church of Sint Petrus En Pauluskerk was completed in 1905 after its predecessor burnt down in 1896. The church was modelled after Cologne’s Cathedral and Vienna's Votivkirche and inside is the...
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Flanders Field Museum Ieper
22 Reviews The museum is located in the rebuilt Lakenhalle - Cloth Hall of Ieper (Ypres) and was opened in 1998. It tells the story of WW I in and around Ypres from the standpoint of people who experienced the...
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Atomium & Heyzel area Brussels
227 Reviews Built for the international exhibition of 1958, this imaginative construction is a museum, with displays in five of its nine spheres. As Eiffel tower in Paris, it became one of the symbols of the...
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Zoo (Antwerp) Antwerp
89 Reviews It is a seperate feeling to see those animals off a different kind in the center of a big city !! I like the natural free born animals in South Africa or and Namibia. The natural habitant of this owl...
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Belfry Tower / Belfort . Brugge
137 Reviews The Belfort dates from the 13th Century with the final storey added in the 15th. It is located in the Market square (Markt) and all 83 metres of it can be seen for miles around. A wooden spire once...
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Down on the Beach Oostende
27 Reviews have a nice walk along the beach, walk the boulevards, sit down to enjoy a beer or a colourful, tasteful icecream surrounded with fresh Belgian strawberries and topped with a cloud of sweet whipped...
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Cloth Hall - Lakenhalle Ieper
29 Reviews The belfry tower is located on the Cloth Hall, and it the oldest part. Originally used as a watchtower for the protection of Towns people and their property, it had a 24 hour watchman, looking out for...
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Museums Brussels
134 Reviews This is close to the Grand Place in the beautiful Gallerie du Roi. I was not expecting much but was very surprised at the well-organized exhibits. The ground floor is usually the current exhibition...
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Cathedral (Our Lady's Cathedral) Antwerp
149 Reviews This cathedral is magnificent. As the main Museum of fine Art is shut for 7 years, there is an exhibition of paintings in the Cathedral. This is a must do. The other thing I loved was the wonderful...
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City Square/Grote Markt Brugge
97 Reviews The Markt is the most memorable of Brugge's squares and it's a sheer feast of architectural delights. The Belfort with it's octagonal tower rising above the square dominates but the oldest facade is...
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Fish Market Oostende
13 Reviews Here the fishing fleet of Ostend hold their fish auctions. Certainly worth a visit. Still today, fish is omnipresent in Oostende and one of the best reasons for a visit if your a fan of fresh...
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St Martins Cathedral & Monastery Ieper
29 Reviews It is difficult to imagine today that this cathedral which has a very beautiful aspect, was entirely rebuilt after the end of WW I. I was very impressed by the elegance and great dimensions of the...
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Chocolate, Waffles & Fries Brussels
46 Reviews Don't get fooled by the shops around the Grand Place and Manneken Pis offering the "best" of Brussels' waffles, chocolates and frites. Those places aren't what made them famous. Instead find any stand...
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Along the river Schelde Antwerp
57 Reviews Walking along the Schelde you can not miss the Steen. The castle-like building was a prison from the 13th century until 1823. Built around 1200 and rebuilt in 1520 by the order of Emperor Charles V....
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Breweries / Tours / Cafes. Brugge
46 Reviews De Halve Maan Brewery is both an historic and interesting piece of Bruges history. There has been a brewery on this site for hundreds of years. It is currently the only operating brewery that makes a...
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Albert I Promenade Oostende
10 Reviews A walk along the Albert I Promenade is a must. After all, the fresh North Sea air is really why you came, right? Well, in my case, I came because I fell asleep on the train, but the fresh air was...
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Tyne Cot Cemetery Ieper
14 Reviews If you have only time to visit one of the cemeteries around Ypres this is certainly the one I would advise. First, from the ridge on which is located the cemetery the visitor has an extended view on...
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A great way to study history first hand
Bruge is the city to see in Belguim, considered the Venice of the north due to the cananls. Not as many as Amsterdam but a very fine historical city.
oNE MUST SEE THE FLOWERCARPET IN BRUSSEL.
The old Flemish cities are a jewel that you should not miss if you visit Europe.
Get dressed as a porn mogul and go partyingThe Belgian cops are cool, and love it when you compliment them on their costumes. They've got weird plastic handcuffs.

You should visit the War Museum at Ypres.Renewed in 2000 it gives a good picture of the WW1



Medieval castle of Godfried of Bouillon

Visit some chocolate factories or stores. The famous ´bonbons´are delicious, and most important, handmade....

Conrad Brussels Brussels
11 Reviews and 322 Opinions Location, Building
Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce Brugge
4 Reviews and 299 Opinions The Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce is definitely the most romantic hotels in Brugges. Stunning location,...
Hilton Antwerp Antwerp
17 Reviews and 256 Opinions OK we´d been wanting to stay here for years, but was always too pricey. We managed to get a decent...
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