Top 100 Best Places in Belgium¶
"Exploring the Heart of Europe"
Belgium, a country where history and modernity intertwine, offers a unique blend of architectural beauty, historical depth, and natural splendor. From the medieval alleys of Bruges to the rolling hills of the Ardennes, this guide uncovers the top 100 destinations in Belgium, inviting you to discover its vibrant cities, majestic castles, and serene countryside.
Topics¶
Overview¶
- Title: "Top 100 Best Places in Belgium: A Journey Through Belgium's Rich History and Diverse Landscapes"
- Subtitle: "A Journey Through Belgium's Rich History and Diverse Landscapes"
- Tagline: "Exploring the Heart of Europe"
- Description: "Embark on an exploration of Belgium's top 100 destinations, from historic landmarks to natural wonders."
- Keywords: Belgium, Travel, Culture, History, Nature, Architecture, Gastronomy
Cheat¶
# Top 100 Best Places in Belgium
- Subtitle: A Journey Through Belgium's Rich History and Diverse Landscapes
- Tagline: Exploring the Heart of Europe
- Description: Embark on an exploration of Belgium's top 100 destinations, from historic landmarks to natural wonders.
- 5 Topics: Historic Towns, Majestic Castles, Cultural Icons, Natural Wonders, Gastronomic Delights
## Topics
- Historic Towns: Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp...
- Majestic Castles: Gravensteen, Castle of Bouillon, Beersel Castle...
- Cultural Icons: Manneken Pis, Atomium, Royal Palace of Brussels...
- Natural Wonders: Ardennes, Meuse Valley, High Fens...
- Gastronomic Delights: Belgian Chocolate, Beer, Waffles...
Historic Towns¶
- Bruges - Canals, Belfry of Bruges
- Ghent - Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo's Cathedral
- Antwerp - Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo
- Leuven - University of Leuven, Old Market Square
- Mechelen - St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Toy Museum
- Dinant - Citadel of Dinant, Collegiate Church of Notre Dame
- Namur - Citadel of Namur, St. Aubin's Cathedral
- Tournai - Cathedral of Our Lady, Pont des Trous
- Mons - Grand Place, Belfry of Mons
- Ypres - Menin Gate, In Flanders Fields Museum
- Liège - Prince-Bishops' Palace, Curtius Museum
- Lier - Zimmer Tower, Lier Beguinage
- Durbuy - The smallest city in the world, Topiary Park
- Spa - Thermal Baths, Casino of Spa
- Damme - Town Hall, Uilenspiegel Museum
- Bouillon - Bouillon Castle, Semois River
- Bastogne - Bastogne War Museum, Mardasson Memorial
- Tongeren - Gallo-Roman Museum, Basilica of Our Lady
- De Haan - Belle Epoque architecture, Coastal tram
- Rochefort - Caves of Han-sur-Lesse, Rochefort Abbey
Majestic Castles¶
- Gravensteen, Ghent
- Castle of Bouillon, Bouillon
- Beersel Castle, Beersel
- Gaasbeek Castle, Lennik
- Castle of Laarne, Laarne
- Château de Modave, Modave
- Château de Veves, Celles
- Reinhardstein Castle, Robertville
- Château d'Annevoie, Annevoie-Rouillon
- Château de Beloeil, Beloeil
- Alden Biesen Castle, Bilzen
- Château de Freÿr, Hastière
- Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
- Château de Jehay, Amay
- Ooidonk Castle, Deinze
- Château de Horst, Holsbeek
- Château de Walzin, Dinant
- Château d'Attre, Brugelette
- Château de Seneffe, Seneffe
- Château de Vêves, Houyet
Cultural Icons¶
- Manneken Pis, Brussels
- Atomium, Brussels
- Royal Palace of Brussels, Brussels 4.
Belfry of Bruges, Bruges 5. Grand Place, Brussels 6. St. Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent 7. Belgian Comic Strip Center, Brussels 8. MIM - Musical Instruments Museum, Brussels 9. Horta Museum, Brussels 10. Waterloo Battlefield, Waterloo 11. Rubens House, Antwerp 12. Plantin-Moretus Museum, Antwerp 13. Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp 14. Mini-Europe, Brussels 15. Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, Brussels 16. Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp 17. Carolus Thermen, Aachen 18. Fort Breendonk, Willebroek 19. Zwin Nature Park, Knokke-Heist 20. Pairi Daiza, Brugelette
Natural Wonders¶
- Ardennes, Southeastern Belgium
- Meuse Valley, Between Namur and Dinant
- High Fens, Eastern Belgium
- Semois Valley, Belgian Luxembourg
- Hoge Kempen National Park, Limburg
- Sonian Forest, Brussels outskirts
- The Caves of Han, Rochefort
- Belfort of Ghent, Ghent
- Schelde River, From France through Belgium to the North Sea
- Grottes de Remouchamps, Aywaille
- Hallerbos Forest, Halle
- De Watermolen, Kasterlee
- Dunes of Bredene, Bredene
- Kluisbos, Kluisbergen
- La Roche-en-Ardenne, Luxembourg
- Signal de Botrange, High Fens
- Zwin Nature Reserve, Knokke-Heist
- Domaine de Bérinzenne, Spa
- Raspaillebos Forest, Geraardsbergen
- Lesse River, Dinant to Anseremme
Gastronomic Delights¶
- Belgian Chocolate, Countrywide
- Beer, Trappist Monasteries and breweries
- Waffles, Liège and Brussels varieties
- Moules-frites, Coastal and city restaurants
- Carbonade flamande, Flemish stew
- Speculoos, Sweet spiced biscuits
- Seafood in Ostend, Coastal delicacies
- Frites, Friteries across Belgium
- Belgian Lace Cookies, Traditional dessert
- Waterzooi, Ghent chicken or fish stew
- Tarte au riz, Verviers rice pie
- Stoofvlees, Belgian beef stew
- Jenever, Belgian gin
- Gueuze, Lambic beer blend
- Chicons au gratin, Endive dish
- Kriek, Cherry beer
- Boulets à la Liégeoise, Meatballs in syrup sauce
- Sirop de Liège, Fruit spread
- Paling in 't groen, Eels in green sauce
- Gratin dauphinois, Potato dish
Conclusion¶
Belgium offers a captivating mix of medieval towns, majestic castles, cultural icons, stunning natural landscapes, and culinary excellence. Whether you're delving into the history of its historic sites, exploring its natural wonders, indulging in gastronomic delights, or immersing yourself in its rich cultural tapestry, Belgium promises an enriching experience that will leave you longing for more.