Visit Grand Place Brussels

One cannot resist to the square's charm. At the heart of the sacred island, it is a harmonious building grouping from the XVIIth century comprising the gothic style City Hall and a beautiful tourist information centre. It is the place for joyful events such as the Beer Festival, concerts and Ommegang which is a historical reconstruction of the coming in 1594 of the Emperor Charles V that takes place on every first Thursday of July and many son et lumière shows from april to october.

Around the square, many shops selling chocolate, plaster and cast-iron Manneken Pis are worth seeing. There are also many traditional bakeries and restaurants, chocolate shops (Planète Chocolat), trendy places like the "Cercle des Voyageurs" where you can find travel information, Brasilian food, speculoos cheese cake for tea-time and tango lessons at the same time.


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Visit Antwerp

Perched on very high talent, Antwerp is a real fashion diva.
She proudly wears the colors of luxury and seen march through the streets and the brightest creative talent showcases. For leisure, it does not lace: diamonds, museums and shops will make your head spin.
Antwerp header and captivates those for whom fashion is a world. So come and lift the veil to discover all its secrets.
History of Antwerp
North of the city of Belgium, Antwerp stands out above all for its important commercial port, located on the banks of the Scheldt, which downstream leads to the North Sea and the English Channel, the European maritime traffic intersections.
The activity of the port of Antwerp is the main economic asset of the city, which has taken advantage of its prosperity: witness the rich architecture of the old town, with its Grand Place and guild houses on which was built in 1561 from the impressive City Hall Renaissance, one of the emblematic monuments, the Notre Dame Cathedral and its belfry classified by UNESCO.
Antwerp is also known for its diamond district, for its inventiveness in fashion with the establishment of many creators, and as a city of art with the Museum of Fine Arts or the house of Rubens.
Things to see and do: the major tourist attractions in Antwerp
With its long history and its wealth, the city of Antwerp is home to many historic buildings from different periods. Although this also heritage is not as well preserved as other Flemish medieval cities like Bruges or Ghent, it still remains beautiful examples that blend in beautifully with the modern architecture.
Major tourist attractions include:
-The House of the painter Peter Paul Rubens Wapper 9-11, which is now a museum dedicated to his life and his work.
-The Plantin Moretus Museum, considered one of the finest museums dedicated to printing in the world.
-The Antwerp Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the world, with more than 4,000 animals.
-The Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most impressive Gothic cathedral in northern Europe.
-The Church of Charles Borromeo, and also: the Town Hall, Market Square, the castle of Steen, the skyscraper Boerentoren, which is said to be the oldest European continent, the diamond quarter, well more ... A very good way to get around Antwerp and visit all these attractions is to rent a bike. There are rental companies around bikes and bike lanes on almost every street.

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Visit Bruges

If you are looking for a romantic destination, Bruges (Brugge or in Dutch) is for you! Capital of West Flanders, is nicknamed the "Venice of the North" because of the many canals that run through the city and the feeling of peace that emerges.
Lovers will appreciate the proposed carriage rides through the historic center, World Heritage of UNESCO, and the famous Minnewater or "Lake of Love" surrounded by a pleasant park.
This remarkably preserved architectural heritage gives its charm to visitors: from the Place du Bourg, you will not miss the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the belfry or Provincial Palace and the many museums and various monuments, which include including the Belfry, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and several palaces. Art and culture lovers will go straight to visit Groeninge Museum, known for its collection of Flemish paintings in particular.
Bruges is with the Thalys, a return on two-three days is perfectly conceivable. And taking it in advance, it may even cost less!

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