Desserts of Belgium: 14 days dream-trip

About Brussels

Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium and the capital of the European Union. Brussels has grown from a 10C fortress town to a sizeable city. The architecture in Brussels is diverse, spanning from the medieval constructions on the Grand Place to the postmodern buildings of the EU institutions. Main attractions include the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Gothic town hall in the old centre, the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Laeken. Another famous landmark is the Royal Palace. The city has had a renowned artist scene for many years. Brussels is known for its local waffle, its chocolate, its French fries and its numerous types of beers.

Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium and the capital of the European Union. Brussels has grown from a 10C fortress town to a sizeable city. The architecture in Brussels is diverse, spanning from the medieval constructions on the Grand Place to the postmodern buildings of the EU institutions. Main attractions include the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Gothic town hall in the old centre, the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Laeken. Another famous landmark is the Royal Palace. The city has had a renowned artist scene for many years. Brussels is known for its local waffle, its chocolate, its French fries and its numerous types of beers.

About Antwerp

Antwerp is the second most populous city in Belgium. In the 16C, Antwerp was noted for the wealth of its citizens ("Antwerpia nummis"); the houses of these wealthy merchants and manufacturers have been preserved throughout the city. Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843, and is home to more than 6,000 animals (about 769 species). One of the oldest zoos in the world, it is renowned for its high level of research and conservation. Antwerp had an artistic reputation in the 17C, based on its school of painting, which included Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, the two Teniers and many others. Antwerp is home to many interesting sites and museums.

Antwerp is the second most populous city in Belgium. In the 16C, Antwerp was noted for the wealth of its citizens ("Antwerpia nummis"); the houses of these wealthy merchants and manufacturers have been preserved throughout the city. Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843, and is home to more than 6,000 animals (about 769 species). One of the oldest zoos in the world, it is renowned for its high level of research and conservation. Antwerp had an artistic reputation in the 17C, based on its school of painting, which included Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, the two Teniers and many others. Antwerp is home to many interesting sites and museums.

About Bruges

Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Many of its medieval buildings are notable, including the Church of Our Lady, whose brick spire reaches 122.3m, making it one of the world's highest brick towers/buildings. The sculpture Madonna and Child, which can be seen in the transept, is believed to be Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy within his lifetime. Bruges' most famous landmark is its 13th-century belfry, housing a municipal carillon comprising 48 bells. The city still employs a full-time carillonneur, who gives free concerts on a regular basis.

Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Many of its medieval buildings are notable, including the Church of Our Lady, whose brick spire reaches 122.3m, making it one of the world's highest brick towers/buildings. The sculpture Madonna and Child, which can be seen in the transept, is believed to be Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy within his lifetime. Bruges' most famous landmark is its 13th-century belfry, housing a municipal carillon comprising 48 bells. The city still employs a full-time carillonneur, who gives free concerts on a regular basis.

About Ghent

Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. Its centre is the largest car-free area in Belgium. The beguinages, as well as the belfry and adjacent cloth hall, were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Ghent is also home to several fascinating and eclectic museums. The numerous parks in the city can also be considered to be tourist attractions. Most notably, Ghent boasts a nature reserve (Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, 230 hectare[15]) and a recreation park (Blaarmeersen, 100 hectare).

Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. Its centre is the largest car-free area in Belgium. The beguinages, as well as the belfry and adjacent cloth hall, were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Ghent is also home to several fascinating and eclectic museums. The numerous parks in the city can also be considered to be tourist attractions. Most notably, Ghent boasts a nature reserve (Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, 230 hectare[15]) and a recreation park (Blaarmeersen, 100 hectare).

About Geraardsbergen

Geraardsbergen is home to several places of interest. Manneken Pis is the oldest such statue, older than the more famous one in Brussels. The wall, a steep street paved with cobblestones, climbed every year by cyclists during the Tour of Flanders. Boelare Castle is the seat of the former feudal domain Land (Barony) of Boelare. Overboelare Airfield is a small glider airfield with a Douglas C-54A Skymaster (DC-4) as gate guard. Geraardsbergen is known for the mattentaart, a type of sweet pastry. This is made with matten paste or cheese curd.

Geraardsbergen is home to several places of interest. Manneken Pis is the oldest such statue, older than the more famous one in Brussels. The wall, a steep street paved with cobblestones, climbed every year by cyclists during the Tour of Flanders. Boelare Castle is the seat of the former feudal domain Land (Barony) of Boelare. Overboelare Airfield is a small glider airfield with a Douglas C-54A Skymaster (DC-4) as gate guard. Geraardsbergen is known for the mattentaart, a type of sweet pastry. This is made with matten paste or cheese curd.

About Nimy

An authentic Belgium destination visited by few tourists

About Dinant

The city's landmark is the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Dinant. It was rebuilt in Gothic style on its old foundations after falling rocks from the adjacent cliff partially destroyed the former Romanesque style church in 1227. Above the church rises the vertical flank of the rocher surmounted by the fortified Citadel that was first built in the 11th century to control the Meuse valley. Apart from the main block is the Rocher Bayard that was said to have been split by giant hoof of Bayard, the giant horse carrying the four sons of Aymon on their legendary flight from Charlemagne through the Ardennes, told in Les Quatre Fils Aymon, a famous 12th-century chanson de geste.

The city's landmark is the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Dinant. It was rebuilt in Gothic style on its old foundations after falling rocks from the adjacent cliff partially destroyed the former Romanesque style church in 1227. Above the church rises the vertical flank of the rocher surmounted by the fortified Citadel that was first built in the 11th century to control the Meuse valley. Apart from the main block is the Rocher Bayard that was said to have been split by giant hoof of Bayard, the giant horse carrying the four sons of Aymon on their legendary flight from Charlemagne through the Ardennes, told in Les Quatre Fils Aymon, a famous 12th-century chanson de geste.

About Liege

The 16C palace is built on the Place St Lambert. An archeological display can be visited under the Place St Lambert. The perron on the nearby Place du Marche is the symbol of the city. It stands in front of the 17C city hall. The church of Saint-James is the most beautiful medieval church in Liege, built in Flamboyant-Gothic style, The main museums in Liege are: MAMAC, Museum of Walloon Life, and Museum of Walloon Art & Religious Art. The Grand Curtius Museum is an elegantly furnished mansion from the 17th century along the Meuse River. Other sites of interest include the historical city centre, the Hors-Château area, the Outremeuse area, and the parks and boulevards along the River Meuse.

The 16C palace is built on the Place St Lambert. An archeological display can be visited under the Place St Lambert. The perron on the nearby Place du Marche is the symbol of the city. It stands in front of the 17C city hall. The church of Saint-James is the most beautiful medieval church in Liege, built in Flamboyant-Gothic style, The main museums in Liege are: MAMAC, Museum of Walloon Life, and Museum of Walloon Art & Religious Art. The Grand Curtius Museum is an elegantly furnished mansion from the 17th century along the Meuse River. Other sites of interest include the historical city centre, the Hors-Château area, the Outremeuse area, and the parks and boulevards along the River Meuse.

About Wavre

Wavre is a town and municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant, of which it is the capital. The town is located in the Dyle valley. Sights in town include city hall, the Gothic-style church and The Basilica of Our Lady of Basse-Wavre. Another attraction near town is the Walibi amusement park - the largest amusement park in Belgium. The Grand Tour, a religious procession takes place every year on the Sunday that follows June 24, feast of St John the Baptist, patron saint of the city.

Wavre is a town and municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant, of which it is the capital. The town is located in the Dyle valley. Sights in town include city hall, the Gothic-style church and The Basilica of Our Lady of Basse-Wavre. Another attraction near town is the Walibi amusement park - the largest amusement park in Belgium. The Grand Tour, a religious procession takes place every year on the Sunday that follows June 24, feast of St John the Baptist, patron saint of the city.

About Brussels

Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium and the capital of the European Union. Brussels has grown from a 10C fortress town to a sizeable city. The architecture in Brussels is diverse, spanning from the medieval constructions on the Grand Place to the postmodern buildings of the EU institutions. Main attractions include the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Gothic town hall in the old centre, the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Laeken. Another famous landmark is the Royal Palace. The city has had a renowned artist scene for many years. Brussels is known for its local waffle, its chocolate, its French fries and its numerous types of beers.

Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium and the capital of the European Union. Brussels has grown from a 10C fortress town to a sizeable city. The architecture in Brussels is diverse, spanning from the medieval constructions on the Grand Place to the postmodern buildings of the EU institutions. Main attractions include the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Gothic town hall in the old centre, the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Laeken. Another famous landmark is the Royal Palace. The city has had a renowned artist scene for many years. Brussels is known for its local waffle, its chocolate, its French fries and its numerous types of beers.