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Grand' Place & guild houses   Brussels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Walibi

by belgianchocolate

There is nothing wrong with brainlessentertainment. hihi.If you are an attraction parc kind of personyou might like to visit 'Walibi'.'Walibi' used to be a parc operated by onefamily. The 'Six flags group' bought it and fromthen on the visitors were staying away.The name will change again , but willthe quality get higher...?Anyway , if you like roller coasters this is a greatparc. They got a few of them...High , fast and dizzling attractions is their moto.A little corner for the very little kids as well.In the picture you can see Frederik getting closewith Bugs Bunny...we accidentely choose thefrench performance. lol.They also got a waterattraction swimming paradise. Don't forget your swimwear.You get some minutes with the entrance fee ofwalibi. (aqualibi) How to get there?By train : via Leuven or Ottignies. Train-station Six Flags-Bierges.Straight entrance to the park (150 m).Many...

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Doel

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Near the polder village of Doel, there is the famous nuclear plant of Doel. It's a landmark in the area and always visible.This village is in danger of destruction. It has to go because of enlargment of the harbour of Antwerp :-( .More info, see website.

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Brussel

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Brussels is founded in the year 979. And worked its way up from a small and meaningless village to the capital of Belgium and the capital of the European Union.The city is known for its beautiful Market Square and ofcourse the statue of Manneken Pis. A statue of a boy urinating in public. The statue is here for centuries.We visited Brussels only once, but had a great time that day with some other VT members.More at our Brussels page.

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The Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Ghent

by Paul2001

The Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Gent is one of the most important art museums in all of Belgium. Almost completely dedicated to the artworks of the great Flemish painters, the gallery is a must for anyone who appreciates these brillant artists. Painters such as Rubens, Bosch, Jordaans, and Van Dyk are all represented from what is the Golden Age of Flemish painting. For me Bosch's "Christ Carrying the Cross" was the highlight of my visit. There are also numerous works by the great Belgium artists of the late 19th and 20th centuries such as Ensor, Permeke and Magritte. Other non-Belgium artists are also represented here like Tinteretto and Corot. The gallery also has a collection of Medieval tapestries and numerous sculptures.

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Mortsel

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Mortsel is a city (yes, since a few years it is a city!) next to Antwerp. It is not as famous, and certainly not visited as much.But if you are ever in the neighbourhood, do tour the Fort. The fort was used as an armybase untill several years ago it went into decay and now it is being restored.If you can't get a organised tour do the next best thing and ask diamonddog to show you around. He was serving in this fort when he was enlisted in 1977-78. He can tell great army stories.

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Spot the cows (in 2003)

by Norali

From June 21 to Sep 21, cool cows will be seen "grazing" in Brussels streets. Belgium is using the formula, this year.Don't expect milk from them, instead have a view of art in Brussels. "Art on cows" project aims at promoting art and culture within the streets of the city. Each sponsor bought a "virgin" cow, chose the artist he/she wanted to promote. And the artist eventually displays his/her oeuvres (decorated cows) in Brussels streets.185 cows can be spotted. I guess the pleasure is to discover them by chance, like I did at first time. For those who want to locate some of them, have a look at this link. This is what Danielle and I did finally. We took a whole afternoon, walking under the sun, spotting some cows. Tlog will come soon. French and Dutch only. Choose the language you want. When in, click at the 6th icon in the series on top of page.http://www.artoncows.be/You don't have to...

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The Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunten Antwerp

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The Koninklijk Museum of Antwerp is one of the most important art museums in the Low Countries. Featured here are the plentiful and quality works of the the great Flemish masters such as Bosch, Van Eyk, Van der Weyden and most importantly the hometown hero, Peter Paul Rubens. The Koninklijk Museum holds the largest collection of Rubens under one roof. The museum is also a good place to have a look at some of the very good 19th and 20th century Belgium artists such as Ensor, Magritte and Permeke. I was unfamiliar with some of these latter group of artists before I came to Belgium and I was quite impressed by a lot of the works.

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ANTWERP

by Leipzig

Antwerp is the second largest city of Belgium with about 500.000 inhabitants and has the second largest harbor of Europe after Rotterdam.Antwerp has a beautiful restored center. I highly recomment to visit the Cathedral Of Our Lady. It offers an elegant tower of 123 meters and four masterpieces by Rubens.

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La mosca city games

by Ramuh

Invite all of your friends for a strategic game full of action and excitement! Discover the center of Kortrijk and be ready for The Target! Take part in a manhunt and chase a vicious gangster with your police team, or be the gangster yourself. Your weapon: A phone with GPS!Will the police teams succeed in shooting the gangster to bits before he can earn 1.000.000 Euros through his crimes?The Target is challenging and exciting! It gives a chance to discover a city while playing an awesome game! You don't have to run, although it's nice to catch the gangster in time. ^^It's an original concept and the creators have many more games.

The King's House

by traveldave

The neo-Gothic King's House, or Maison du Roi in French, was one of the guildhalls built on the Grand'Place during the 1400s. Each merchant guild built its own guildhall, or headquarters, there, and adorned it with gilded statues and symbols of its trade. In Dutch, it is called the Broodhuis, or Bread House, indicating that it was the guildhall for the city's bakers. After the mostly wooden guildhalls were destroyed during the French bombardment of 1695, the guilds rebuilt them in more permanent stone. The King's House is inappropriately named, since it was never the seat of royalty.Nowadays, the King's House houses the Brussels City Museum which displays old maps, paintings, and other artifacts relating to the history of Brussels. On the ground floor there is a collection of art, including paintings, wall tapestries, altar pieces, faience, and goldsmith works. The second floor features...

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