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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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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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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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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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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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Tours & Walks   Brussels

Tours & Walks, Brussels

 86 Reviews  Go for a walk in the city centre and see if you can spot all the Belgian cartoons painted on house gables. The tourist office has a brochure with a walk if you want to make sure you get to see them... 

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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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Ramparts & Casemates   Ieper

Ramparts & Casemates, Ieper

 24 Reviews  Walking along the top of the Ramparts is really like a stroll through a park...the trees are tall....the grass is green and lush...the moat lies to the one side as you walk...beautiful trees are... 

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Luik - st Paulus kathedraal

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The cathedral was founded in the 10th century but rebuilt from the 13th until the 15th century. In 1801 the church was promoted to cathedral to replace the demolished St. Lambert Cathedral. Consequently, changes were undertaken to prepare St. Paul's for its new function. The building shows the typical elements of the Mosan Gothic style: three naves with seven bays and chapels. The entrance is on the Northern side. On the ceiling some beautiful frescoes can be admired. They date from 1557 (renovated in 1860) and show a panoply of people, birds, arabesques and mythical animals. Saint Paul's cathedral possesses a splendid treasure with ivory artifacts from the 11th century as well as the golden relic-shrine of St. Lambert (donated by Bishop Everhard van der Marck) and a smaller relic-shrine offered by Duke Charles the Bold (probably to make up for the destruction and plundering of the city...

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Luik - Perron

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The symbol of the city of Liège is the 'Perron' at the 'Place du Marché'. The monument represents the Province of Liège and the city freedoms. The original Perron had been demolished by Charles the Bold of Burgundy. Mary of Burgundy, however, had it reconstructed. The present Perron, designed in 1697 by Jean Delcour, consists of a octagonal fountain with arcades in which a column, carried by four lions, supports the Three Graces who carry a pine cone.Close to the Perron is the town hall of Liège, known as 'La Violette'The "Hotel de ville"(town hall) : Nicknamed "La violette" due to the sign-board of the building, it was built in XIIIth century. The present edifice was rebuilt from 1714 to 1718 by Sarto and Auberat. In the rear, two wings constituted by four spans surround the honour yard which is accessible by a wrought-iron gate dated 1905. The inside was decorated by many Liége artists...

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Luik - Standbeeld Karel de grote

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The Charlemagne statue on the boulevard d' avroy is erected in 1867. In the niches of the neo roman pedestal , 6 statues represent the ancestors of the emperor, native of the country of liege: sainte Begge, Pepin of Herstal, Charles Martel, Bertrude, Pepin of Landen and Pepin the Brief one. A Latin inscription reminder that Charlemagne was « big in the war, bigger again in peace ». yahoo

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Luik - Bueren berg

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Those who are not afraid of some physical effort can take a walk up the 406 steps of the MONTAGNE DE BUEREN: the reward will be a fantastic panoramic view over the city of Liège. According to legend, the 600 Franchimontese soldiers climbed up the hill in 1468 to take the camp of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. They were lead by the Liège patriot Bueren, who wanted to encourage his fellow citizens to take up arms against Charles the Bold who had taken the city. The whole plan failed , the 600 Franchimontese were killed and the city was plundered for 7 weeks. As a matter of fact, the adventure took place on another hill of the city. The montagne de Bueren staircase was actually only built in 1880 to allow the soldiers of the garrison on top of the hill to go down to the center without having to pass through the dangerous little alleys. If you're still fit enough after having reached...

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Luik - st Vincentius kerk en monument Gromme

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Other churches are worth mentioning the churches of Sacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart) in Cointe and Saint-Vincent, both with their copper-covered dome, Saint-Antoine (St Anthony) and the church of the Redemptorists with their baroque façades. yahoo

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Luik - st Martinus kerk en bd de la Sauveniére

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Bishop Notger chose Saint Martin as the patron saint of this church from the 10th century. Saint Martin was the patron of the warriors. Hereby, Notger, accentuated the military role of the church, which was building on the old fortifications of the city. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1291, rebuilt in the 15th century, plundered by the troops of Charles the Bold and subsequently reconstructed and redecorated. It is, nevertheless, a nice example of Mosan Gothic style. The beauty of the choir is highlighted by the decorative ceiling with its many stars (1525). It was in this church that for the first time 'Sacrament's Day' was celebrated. This celebration in honour of the Holy Sacrament became an official celebration in 1264 for all Catholics after it had been recognized and approved of by Pope Urban IV. yahoo

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Luik - Loncin memorial

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Bombardment of the Fort: Bombardment by 10.5cms began on 11 August - they had no effect. A second bombardment, more intense, commenced on 13 August by 10.5's and 21's. This also had little effect. The third bombardment began on 14 August and was in 4 phases: 1st Phase - On 14 August at 1615, a German approached the fort with a white flag. When he reached the sentries at a distance of 200 meters from the fort, shells began to fall on the fort. Instead of being a parliamentary, the German was signalling the artillery the fort's coordinates. This shelling by 10.5s and 21s continued until 1830, and was very precise. 2nd Phase - After a 30 minute pause, the shelling continued at the rate of one shell per minute throughout the night. This third bombardment began to damage the fort. (see below). 3rd Phase - began the morning of the 15th at 0530. It was very violent and lasted until 1430. This...

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Luik - Brug van Fragnee

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build for the world exposition in 1905 at liegeLiege was once a bishopric, comprising a wider territory than is enclosed by the boundaries of the modern day province. It has been a center of coal mining and metal working since the twelfth century. This industry led to the early empowerment of an artisan class, who often clashed with the bishops and the landed nobility, and eked out a few freedoms for themselves sooner than similar classes in the rest of Belgium and Europe. Industrial development continues apace to the present day, especially along the Meuse River in the north, and near where the Albert Canal splits off of the Meuse, ultimately connecting Liege with Antwerpen.French is the official language of Liege, except in the (Page Missing) in the east. The largest cities are Liege (the capital), Verviers, and Huy. The geography of Liege is varied, with the (Page Missing) (Hesbaye in...

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Luik - Vesting en panorama

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The city of Liege is the capital of Liege province. With 186,000 residents, it is the most populous commune in eastern Belgium. It lies at the confluence of the Meuse River and the Ourthe River, 25 kilometers south of the Dutch city of Maastricht, and 40 kilometers west of Aachen, in Germany. Liege, heavily industrialized, was the economic engine of Belgium in the 19th century, but saw decline in the late 20th century with the closing of the local coal mines and heightened international competition.Liege has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but its modern era begins around 700 CE, with the murder of Saint Lambert. Purported miracles began to occur on the site of the murder, attracting pilgrims and spurring development.The detetive novelist George Simenon is a Liege native.Angleur, Bressoux, Chenee, Glain, Grivegnee, Jupille-sur-Meuse, Luik, Rocourt, Sclessin, and Wandre are...

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Luik ( Liege ) - st Jacobs kerk

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Probably the most beautiful and most impressive church of Liège. Originally the church was meant as a stop for pilgrims on the road to Santiago the Compostella in Spain. The building offers a nice overview of the different stages in medieval architecture. Their are remainders from the first Ottonian church of the 12th century. The nave and the choir show the typical late-gothic style of the 16th century. The Northern entrance has a Renaissance sculpture 'The dream of Jacob'. Inside, all the attention is drawn to the magnificent gothic vaults with their arabesques in early Renaissance style. They belong to the most beautiful on the continent. Some stained-glass windows from 1525 portray the donators (the families Van der Marck and Hornes), as well as Saint Lambert and Saint James. In a side-chapel is a beautiful gilded wooden sculpture of Our-Lady of Saint James from 1523. yahoo

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