98 Places to Visit in Belgium

Belgium Tour Guidance – Belgium Travel Guide

Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO. It has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. There are numerous best tourist destinations to make yourself stress free –

1. Brussels

The capital of Belgium is a mosaic of languages and cultures, and is gaining the reputation as the must-see destination quickly. It is a classic European city with the charm of a small town and cosmopolitan attractions, including the La Grand Place, originally built in the 13^th century and arguably the Europe’s most alluring medieval square.

2. Antwerp

Antwerp is the holder of countless historic buildings, modern architectural landmarks and the largest diamond center in the world. And after you’re done sightseeing, you can cap you visit with one of their festivals, a lively nightlife and funky restaurants.

3. Spa

Fans of Formula 1 may be familiar with this city, because it’s the home to one of the most scenic racetracks, and the site of the world first casino, constructed in the 18^th century.But essentially this is an amazing resort town, that has been accommodating visitors since the 14^th century.

4. Namur

This outstanding fortified town is surrounded by one of the biggest citadels in Europe. Just outside of the city, you can spend the day exploring the Grotto of Dinant’s waterfalls, and enjoy a nice meal at one of the local cafés overlooking the Meuse River.

5. Mons

Mons is a city rich in tradition and history, and in the month of June a mass of tourists attends the town’s most important annual event, where they can watch the reenactment of dragon slaying by Saint George. If you are an art enthusiast, you can take an excursion to the Van Gogh house, where an enduring exhibition of reproductions and an audio-visual show takes place.

6. Mechelen

This picturesque city, filled with quaint shops and pedestrian areas, is most popular for the carillon school; students from all around the globe come here to learn to play church bells. Mechelen is also the keeper of more than 300 listed monuments and buildings, a children’s farm, a Toy Museum and, for the more mature kids, one of the oldest functioning breweries in the country, the Anker.

7. Waterloo

For every history fan, Waterloo is a significant stop. This is the place where Napoleon’s army was finally defeated and today, an artificial hill stands amidst the encircling flat lands, crowned with a memorial lion sculpture, providing wonderful views.

8. Ghent

Over 400 historical buildings, 18 museums, 100 churches and an opera house, all in the city of Ghent. Most of the town center is closed to vehicles, so it is best to do the exploring on foot, with a bicycle, or by a boat along the graceful canals.

9. Bruges

Even though Bruges is a town modest in size, it is impressive, culturally active and strikingly beautiful, filled with artistic and architectural treasures, folklore, boutiques, chocolate shops and fine restaurants. Going on a trip around the city with a horse-drawn carriage can be an unforgettable experience.

10. De Haan

This attractive seaside village, located in the north of Belgium, is known for the 11 kilometers long beach, lined with the seafront that is packed with bars, cafés and restaurants, and right outside the town, you can find massive sand dunes entwined with numerous biking and hiking trails.

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1. Markt

2. Belfry of Bruges

3. Church of Our Lady Bruges

4. Basilica of the Holy Blood

5. Groeninge Museum

6. Sint-Janshospitaal (Museum)

7. Sint-Salvatorskathedraal

8. Bruges City Hall

9. Grand Place – Grote Markt

10. Manneken Pis

11. Atomium

12. Mini-Europe

13. Royal Palace of Brussels

14. Parc du Cinquantenaire

15. Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

16. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

17. Musical Instruments Museum

18. The Rubens House

19. Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp

20. Museum aan de Stroom

21. ZOO Antwerpen

22. Plantin-Moretus Museum

23. Antwerp City Hall

24. Het Steen

25. Grote Markt

26. Gravensteen

27. Saint Bavo’s Cathedral

28. Het Belfort van Gent

29. Saint Nicholas’ Church

30. Graslei

31. Museum voor Schone Kunsten

32. SMAK – Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art

33. Saint Michael’s Church, Ghent

34. Ourthe

35. Euro Space Center

36. Montagne de Bueren

37. St. Paul’s Cathedral in Liege

38. La Boverie

39. Fort Napoleon, Ostend

40. Mu.ZEE

41. Dinant Citadel

42. Castle of Freÿr

43. Historical Leuven Town hall

44. M Leuven

45. In Flanders Fields Museum

46. Menin Gate

47. Bellewaerde

48. Caves of Hotton

49. The Labyrinth of Barvaux-sur-Ourthe

50. Cave Comblain

51. Citadel of Namur

52. Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral

53. Bois du Cazier

54. musée de la photographie à Charleroi

55. Castle of Bouillon

56. Plopsaland De Panne

57. De Panne Beach

58. For Freedom Museum

59. Sea Life Blankenberge

60. Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge

61. Thermes de Spa

62. Hasselt

63. Beach De Haan

64. Royal Golf Club Oostende

65. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai

66. Jungle City – Amusement park

67. Bastogne War Museum

68. Broeltowers

69. Kortrijk City Theater

70. La Roche-en-Ardenne

71. Ixelles

72. Damme Canal

73. Castle of Reinhardstein

74. South Tower

75. Church of St. Giles

76. St Hubert’s Basilica

77. West Front Newport

78. Knokke Casino

79. Royal Museum for Central Africa

80. Genk

81. Domain of the Caves of Han

82. Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren

83. Basilica of Our Lady, Tongeren

84. Plopsaqua

85. Eupen

86. Signal de Botrange

87. Bredene Beach

88. Kessel’s Fort