Grand Place in Brussels, Renaissance soul
The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels and I would almost say the whole of Belgium. It is an authentic architectural jewel, already recognized since 1998 as part of the Heritage of Humanity, able to get an exclamation of surprise in the same moment in which tourists see her. This square of 110 x […]
Brussels Zaventem Airport, useful information
Brussels Zaventem Airport is located 12 kilometers to the northwest of the capital via the highway. It absorbs most of the international flights in the country, since it has a specific terminal dedicated to this kind of flights. It has an 950 hectares area, with a main track of more than three and a half […]
Atomium, symbol of Brussels and Belgium
The Atomium is, definitely, one of the most internationally known monuments of Brussels and Belgium, and was built for the World Fair of that city in 1958. Designed by André Waterkeyn, this symbolic place, with their spheres connected, has the form of an iron crystal extended 165 billion times. You will have a surprising view […]
Castle of the Counts of Flanders, Ghent
The Castle of the Counts of Flanders is known in Ghent as Gravensteen, flemish word that refers to the county seat. Almost all the counts of the Flemish Region were building castles in the main cities in the county. These castles were used to accommodate them, because the counts were constantly traveling from city to […]
Graslei and Korenlei, in Ghent
Graslei and Korenlei were the main quays of the old port of the city of Ghent, and therefore at the time were the centers of a great commercial activity. Next to the shore of the channels you can see some very traditional houses. Each one of them was devoted to a guild in particular. Today, […]
Belgium is a small country so we can move with great ease. After having visited places such as Brussels, Bruges and Ghent, I decided to spend my next day in Leuven, university city par excellence, very lively, and with so many attractive from a historical and architectural point of view. To get to Leuven From […]
Style in the Antwerp City Hall
If you plan to spend several days in Belgium, one of the places that you should visit is Antwerp. It’s, for me, one of the jewels of the country, a place where its traditional architecture will surprise you. It is also very easy to explore on foot, at least the historic center, and everything is […]
Port of Antwerp, the second largest one in Europe
There is a popular saying that shows the importance of the river Scheldt for the city of Antwerp. It’s said by its inhabitants that “the Schelde River owes its existence to God, and Antwerp owes its existence to the Scheldt”. Thanks to this waterway, the port of Antwerp has become the second largest port in […]
Duvel and the Duvelorium Grand Beer Café, in Bruges
Talking about beers is a classic of Belgium. Nobody like them to develop strong beers and tasty, authentic delights for the palate of which will surely enjoy not only themselves but the thousands of tourists who are travelling here. They have the almost total hegemony in the trappist beers, also in a high percentage in […]
You can have the opportunity to make a day trip to Bruges if you are several days in Brussels. Bruges is the most beautiful city I have ever seen until today. I’m absolutely sure of that. It is like a dream, like living a tale of another time; a walk direct to the past, to […]
Minnewater Lake, love in Bruges
The beautiful and enchanting Bruges, the more bright pearl of the Belgian Crown. Who has not dreamed of a city where falling in love or be in love? or with a beautiful corner in which promising a kiss? The incomparable beauty of Bruges has no name, only a sound of bells and a color, that […]
The History of Liège goes back to the neolithic period, but its consideration of villa was not produced until the end of the VII century. The city was very closed to the origins of Charlemagne, born near here according to various sources. However, its economic and social boom was produced with the appearance of the […]
The Grand Curtius Museum, in Liege
The Grand Curtius Musum is the place you must visit in Liege if you are fan of archeology, history, art, weapons and museums. Located in the old residence of the arms broker Jean de Corte (Curtius is the latin way of the Surname Corte), it has an impressive collection of 5,200 pieces covering about 7,000 […]
Charles de Gaulle bridge, a tribute to the saxophone
It will be the first thing you see in Dinant: the Charles de Gaulle Bridge, the same that crosses the river Meuse and gives access to the main square of the city, at the foot of the church of Notre Dame and the Citadel. Whether you arrive to Dinant by car, as if you do […]
Faulx-les-Tombs Castle, in Namur
Our castle of today is nine kilometers to the southeast of Namur, in the city of Faulx les Tombes. This Castle of Faulx les Tombes is one of the most beautiful in Belgium. History of the Faulx-les-Tombes Castle The origin of this castle is dated in the XIII century, built over the ancient ruins of […]
Boat cruises on the river Meuse, from Namur
A good way to have a first global vision of a city is from a channel or a river. Bruges or Ghent are two greats examples I recommend to do this. But in Wallonia, Namur is another of the cities whose vision from the river that crosses it, the River Meuse, will give us a […]
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