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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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Antwerpen

by Helga67

Antwerp is a city close to my heart. I don't understand why so many tourists never take the opportunity to visit this cosmopolitan city, because I can assure you there is a lot to see. Tourists that do come to Antwerp (very often by accident) are all astonished by its beauty. Discover for yourself this bustling, artistic and cultural city with a typical atmosphere of a port: cosmopolitan, slightly exotic and at the same time so hospitable. You'll feel at home straight away, since life is good in the city and your hosts, the Antwerp 'Signors', still have a strong Burgundian feel for high living.

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Damme

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Damme is a quaint little village not far from Bruges and a nice day out when staying in Bruges.Do visit Damme by taking a boat or by cycling along the canal. The town is famous for its good and many restaurants and bookshops. It has a lovely main square with a beautiful town hall, and a church with a special tower that you will notice from far away.

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Leuven

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Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish-Brabant and is situated at about 20 Km east of Brussels. It is best known for its internationally renowned University and splendid architecture.Don't miss the town hall - it's quite impressive - the university library, the big beguinage and the cosy alleys around the two main squares: Oude Markt and Grote Markt.

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Hasselt

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Hasselt is a paradise for shoppers. It's known around the world for its extensive and exclusive fashions. But there is more ...Hasselt has a large number of places of interest, places that are worth visiting like the Jenever museum, Japanese garden, fashion museum ... and all around Hasselt you will find works of art.

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Knokke-Heist

by Helga67

Knokke-Heist is considered to be the most exclusive beach town in Belgium, primarily because of 'Knokke-Zoute', an area of splendid villas where the Belgian jet-set feels at home.It's a shopping heaven with exclusive shops. There is a broad promenade for showing off and being seen. Than there is also "'t Zwin", a nature reservate, the yearly international fireworkfestival, a butterfly garden, a yearly cartoon festival ... just a wonderful place to hang out.

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Lier

by Helga67

Lier is a charming little town at the junction of the Greater and Lesser Nete. It is still unspoiled by mass tourism and a great day out when staying in the neighbouring city of Antwerp.Explore the Market Square with the beautiful old houses, walk along the river Nete in town or on the town wall, visit the peaceful beguinage and the beautiful Zimmer tower with its astronomical clock.

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Leuven

by ant1606

Capital of the Flemish Brabant region, Leuven is a city of moderate size but capable of leaving any visitor speechless for the beauty of its small downtown area.Above all emerges the elaborate City Hall with its intricate Gothic patterns resembling, from a distance, candy and fairy-tale substance. The intriguing cleanliness of the long, elegant Oude Markt (Old Market) deserves contemplation from the table of one of the many cafes that fill the square.Among other places of interest, the southern part of the city hosts the Groot Begijnhof van Leuven (Grand Béguinage of Leuven). It's a complex originated during the XIII century across the river Dijle to provide housing to a community of unmarried women. This is a UNESCO site listed along with other Beguinages in the Flanders.Lively place mostly due to a young population of students attending the oldest Catholic University in the world.

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Weather forecast.

by breughel

On the VT travel forum a repeated question is that of the weather to be expected on a planned trip.In Belgium, with an Atlantic climate, vacations are often spoiled by rain. For BELGIUM I use www.meteo.be (in 4 languages encl. English) from the Institut Royal Météorologique. I also use the weather forecast from the Belgian (francophone) television www.rtbf.be/meteo (in French). Good at short term. Not reliable at more than 3 days.The weather is so changing in Belgium that nobody is able to tell you if it will rain the day after tomorrow or not. So never visit Belgium without taking your umbrella. You might leave your hotel in the morning with sunshine and get rain in the afternoon!

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FORT EBEN EMAEL

by mtncorg

Built as one the new forts of the post-WWI Position Fortifiee Liege, Eben Emael was established to better cover the northern approaches to the city of Liege. It was also built to dominate the bridges of the newly built – 1930 – Albert Canal which runs from Liege to Antwerp. The fort was built to withstand heavier artillery fire than the old forts around Liege which did not stand up to the 380 mm and 420 mm guns employed by the Germans. Many considered Fort Eben Emael as the strongest fortified position within Europe at the time of the onset of WWII. The fort remains within the jurisdiction of the Belgian Army today, but since 1988, guided tours take place within the fort on one weekend a month – see the website for more information about times and costs. For much more, see my Eben Emael tips.

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ABBEY NOTRE DAME DE SCOURMONT

by mtncorg

Cistercian monks from Westvleteren Abbey in West Flanders made their way to the Scourmont Plateau south of the town of Chimay near the French border in 1850 establishing a priory. Developing a farm, cheese factory and a brewery the priory was elevated to abbey status in 1871 – though the present church dates back to only 1950. You can visit the chapel – the monastery is off limits. Most people who come here, come for the beer that the monks produce – Chimay Beer – which is one of the seven official Trappist beers. You can buy and imbibe this product at the nearby Auberge de Potaupre.

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