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Travel Info the historical places ,ad most popular touristic places? Travel Tips Pls check the link below Source(s): http://onpunto.com/showblog.aspx?web=jul... Other Travel Tips From wikitravel.com: "These are the major cities in Belgium. Brussels, Belgium's capital, but not the most interesting to tourists. Nice but very small historic centre, consisting of Grote Markt/Grand' Place and a few surrounding streets. Not worth more than a few hours, and only if you happen to pass by. Filled with expats and eurocrats, it is perhaps the most unBelgian city in the world. Antwerp, called Antwerpen in Dutch, is Belgium's most populous municipality, and the most thriving city. Belgium's biggest cathedral (built 1351-1521, 410 ft tall) dominates a very large medieval district. Also beautiful baroque churches, and late nineteenth century streets. Many artists (like Rubens and Vincent van Gogh) lived and worked here, hence the presence of Belgium's main museums. Its importance to fashion is recognized all over Europe, and in diamond trading, it is second to no other city in the world. Enjoy the boutiques and jewelry stores. Li猫ge, largest city of Wallonia, along a wide river, beautiful cityscape with nearby resorts in the hills: one of them, Spa, gave its name to mountain resorts worldwide. Many Belgians choose the are for their short breaks. Great hiking territory. Bruges, or Brugge as it is known to Belgians. The world's biggest city in the 14th century, was preserved in its entirety. Arguably the largest historic centre in Europe, and perhaps the most beautiful city after Venice. One needs several days to explore its streets, Begijnhof (old convents), and medieval gardens, and to enjoy a cruise on the canals to the nearby village of Damme. The Minnewater (Lovers' Pond) is every bit as idyllic as it sounds. The main tourist destination in Belgium, with the smallest, cheapest and most authentic hotels, is at its best in the early evenings and mornings, when the day trippers are not there. Dinant, Belgium's best kept secret? This small town in a stunning natural setting is visited by virtually every Belgian school group, but by very few foreigners. Best visited in winter, when it is covered with snow. Great place for marriage proposals. Ghent, or Gent in Dutch, is a perfect mixture of Antwerp and Brugge: a small town with canals, like Brugge, but also with an important cathedral (Sint-Baafs) full of important works of art (by Jan Van Eyck, among others). Lively as Antwerp, thanks to a large student population, yet cosy like Brugge, due to its relatively small size. Many tourists use it as a base to explore Antwerp, Brugge, Brussels, Leuven and Mechelen on day trips, but most visit it on a day trip from Brugge or even Antwerp. Leuven is the Dutch name of this Dutch-speaking city called "Louvain" in French, which is spoken a little further to the south. However, it is not to be confused with Louvain-la-Neuve! Leuven is a small town (pop. 81,000) dominated by one of Europe's oldest universities. Louvain-la-Neuve is a new town built in 1973 around a new university 20 miles south of Leuven. One third of the people in Leuven are students, which is why this town is definitely alive and kicking despite its old age. Belgium's most beautiful town hall is here, as well the University buildings in the historic neighbourhood around it. Close to te airport and city of Brussels, but much cheaper and safer than downtown Brussels, it is also a popular base for tourists to explore more of Belgium, thought most stay in Antwerp, Brugge or Gent. Mechelen, is a small medieval town which has become sleepy due to its proximity to Antwerp and Brussels. Nice historic district around the cathedral (Sint-Rombouts) from which you can see Antwerp, Leuven and the Brussels Atomium. Popular as a day trip together with Brussels and/or Leuven for people staying in Antwerp or Gent. So dead after dark it has been rediscovered by families with young children looking for a quiet neighbourhood! Oostende, sometimes spelled Ostend in English, was a small fishing village when the late 19th century king Leopold II decided to make it his beach resort. It is now the Grand Old Lady of Belgian beach resorts, with the royal palace and other signs of 19th century grandeur. Very popular among tourists as a day trip from Brugge. Other destinations Flanders Fields Country Fondry des Chiens The Pajottenland Binche " http://wikitravel.org/en/belgium... Gravensteen Castle, Ghent The Palais Royale, Brussels The Cinquantenaire Museum , Brussels http://www.alltravelbelgium.com/belgium/... npm = this the info you need |
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