{"id":184584,"date":"2021-01-31T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/"},"modified":"2021-01-31T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T13:00:00","slug":"25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"#25 Famous Landmarks in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d0a2f7439b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#Belgium_Landmarks_%E2%80%93_Brussels\" >Belgium Landmarks \u2013 Brussels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#1_Grand_Place\" >#1 Grand Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#2_Manneken_Pis\" >#2 Manneken Pis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#3_Atomium\" >#3 Atomium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#4_EU_Parliament\" >#4 EU Parliament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#5_Halle_Gate\" >#5 Halle Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#6_Royal_Palace_of_Brussels\" >#6 Royal Palace of Brussels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#7_The_Galeries_Royales_Saint-Hubert\" >#7 The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#8_The_Cinquantenaire_Arcade\" >#8 The Cinquantenaire Arcade<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#Landmarks_in_Belgium_%E2%80%93_Flanders\" >Landmarks in Belgium \u2013 Flanders<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#9_Tyne_Cot_Cemetery\" >#9 Tyne Cot Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#10_Menin_Gate\" >#10 Menin Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#11_Basilica_of_the_Holy_Blood_in_Bruges\" >#11 Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#12_Belfry_of_Bruges\" >#12 Belfry of Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#13_Beguin_Houses_of_Bruges\" >#13 Beguin Houses of Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#14_Antwerp_Central_Railway_Station\" >#14 Antwerp Central Railway Station<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#15_St_Rumbolds_Cathedral_in_Mechelen\" >#15 St Rumbold\u2019s Cathedral in Mechelen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#16_Leuven_town_hall\" >#16 Leuven town hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#17_Gravensteen_Castle_of_the_Counts\" >#17 Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#18_Belfry_of_Ghent\" >#18 Belfry of Ghent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#19_St_Bavos_Cathedral_in_Ghent\" >#19 St. Bavo\u2019s Cathedral in Ghent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#Landmarks_Belgium_%E2%80%93_Wallonia\" >Landmarks Belgium \u2013 Wallonia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#20_Lions_Mound\" >#20 Lion\u2019s Mound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#21_Villers_Abbey\" >#21 Villers Abbey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#22_Montagne_de_Bueren\" >#22 Montagne de Bueren<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#23_Spa-Francorchamps\" >#23 Spa-Francorchamps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#24_Ardennes_American_Cemetery\" >#24 Ardennes American Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/25-famous-landmarks-in-belgium\/#25_The_Citadel_in_Namur\" >#25 The Citadel in Namur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#25 Famous Landmarks in Belgium<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Located in the heart of Europe, Belgium is covered with amazing destinations and attractions. Brussels is the capital, the biggest city but also where you\u2019ll find a huge number of Belgian Landmarks. Yet, cities like Brugges, Ghent, and Mechelen have a lovely historic center, with some major landmarks. And then, there\u2019s Leuven with its unbelievable city hall! Here, we will cover these and other <strong>famous landmarks in Belgium<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>We have invited some of our fellow bloggers to pitch in and get you the most complete and informative list of Landmarks in Belgium.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belgium_Landmarks_%E2%80%93_Brussels\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belgium_Landmarks_%E2%80%93_Brussels\"><\/span>Belgium Landmarks \u2013 Brussels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Grand_Place\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Grand_Place\"><\/span>#1 Grand Place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>La Grand Place<\/em> or <em>De Grote Markt<\/em> is the central square of Brussels, where people gather to celebrate or simply to meet each other. Considered by many one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, it\u2019s one of the most remarkable landmarks in Brussels. Consequently, it\u2019s always bustling with life, crowded with tourists and locals alike.<\/p>\n<p>With roughly 110 by 68 meters, the Grand Place is surrounded by luxuriant guildhalls and two larger edifices, Town Hall, and the <em>King\u2019s House<\/em> (today contains the Brussels City Museum). UNESCO has recognized its importance in 1998 when declared it a World Heritage site.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously free to explore, the Grand Place is more than a mandatory destination in Belgium, it\u2019s where you should start your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>. There you\u2019ll be able to explore some of the most imposing buildings in Brussels and then take a break while you eat a famous waffle, chocolate or drink a Belgian Beer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Landmarks In Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-6914\" width=\"897\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Landmarks In Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6914\" width=\"897\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels5-520x339.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\"><figcaption>Grand Place \u2013 Central square of Brussels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Manneken_Pis\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Manneken_Pis\"><\/span>#2 Manneken Pis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only a 5-minute walk from the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis is located on the corner of Rue de l\u2019Etuve and Rue du Ch\u00eane. Yet, if it wasn\u2019t for the crowds surrounding it, you could easily miss it.<\/p>\n<p>Manneken Pis literally translates into \u201clittle boy peeing\u201d, and that\u2019s exactly what it is \u2013 a bronze statue of a naked little boy peeing into the fountain\u2019s basin. The Belgians simply adore this statue, it\u2019s almost a national symbol as it represents their sense of humor and independent thinking. They even dress it with a variety of clothes, from Halloween costumes to pop culture and historical references.<\/p>\n<p>The Manneken Pis is a weirdly bizarre landmark in Belgium and the world, which is why it became so famous. Though you should know that the statue is very small, so you won\u2019t get dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointed when you get there. The original statue dates back to the 17th century and was designed by J\u00e9r\u00f4me Duquesnoy the Elder. The statue you\u2019ll on the street is a replica of the 1960s while the original is in the Brussels city museum.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2.jpg\" alt=\"Well known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-6908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2-520x374.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2.jpg\" alt=\"Well known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels2-520x374.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Stuatue of Manneken Pis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Atomium\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Atomium\"><\/span>#3 Atomium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located on the Heysel Plateau in Brussels, the Atomium was built for the 1958 Brussels World Fair. This Belgian Landmark stands 102 meters tall and has nine balls will 18 meters in diameter. As a whole, it forms the shape of a unit cell of an \u03b1-iron (ferrite) crystal magnified 165 billion times. So, it\u2019s fair to say that\u2019s a unique building and clearly one of the <strong>most famous landmarks in Belgium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Curiously, and similarly to the Eifel tower, the Atomium was supposed to be temporary, but it quickly became part of the city\u2019s landscape. Its popularity made the city\u2019s authorities decided to keep it, and in 2004-2006 it was fully renovated.<\/p>\n<p>Today it works as a museum, and on top, there\u2019s a restaurant with panoramic views to Brussels. This is an attraction that\u2019s worth mainly from the outside and its unique shape, the interior can be a little disappointing. There\u2019s nothing very attractive in the interior.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks to visit in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-6907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1-520x410.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks to visit in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels1-520x410.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Atomium in Brussels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_EU_Parliament\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_EU_Parliament\"><\/span>#4 EU Parliament<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By D\u017eangir Kolar from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drjamtravels.blog\">Dr Jam travels<\/a><\/p>\n<p>European Union has a parliament in two locations, and one of them is in Brussels (the other is Strasbourg). So when you are in the city don\u2019t miss a chance to visit this temple of European democracy. The entrance to the parliament is close to Station Europe at Place du Luxembourg. You can arrive at the EU Quarter \u2013 Espace L\u00e9opold with bus 12, 95 or metro 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, taxi (basic fee is \u20ac2.40, the kilometer price is \u20ac1.80) or intercity train.<\/p>\n<p>Tours to the buildings complex built from 1989 to 2004 can be started with visit Parlamentarium, a permanent exhibition containing hundreds of multi<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> components, explaining the EU institutions in the 24 official languages of the EU. But the highlight of the visit is the European Parliament Hemicycle, a semicircular-shaped debating chamber plenary chamber with more than 700 seats. From the balcony, you can even listen to their session for an hour. Visits are free of charge but advance booking is required for groups and individual visitors. There is also an app for smartphones where you can find info and multimedia about this place. After the visit, you will understand the importance of this parliament where decisions made shape the lives of almost half a billion people.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6.jpg\" alt=\"Famous monuments of Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-6915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6-520x319.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6.jpg\" alt=\"Famous monuments of Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Brussels6-520x319.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>EU Parliament<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Halle_Gate\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Halle_Gate\"><\/span>#5 Halle Gate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Dymphe from Dymabroad<\/p>\n<p>One of the best landmarks of Belgium is the Halle Gate in Brussels. It is located very close to Bruxelles-Midi railway station and you can easily walk here from there. Also, there is a metro station next to it called Porte de Hal\/Hallepoort. Moreover, it is close to the Palace of Justice, so you can combine visiting the two. The Halle Gate was created in the 14th century and is an old city gate that was part of one of the old city walls of Brussels. The other city gates and city walls of Brussels were removed, but the Halle Gate was kept to serve as a military prison.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the years it was also used for several other purposes, such as a church. Nowadays, you can visit a museum inside of the Halle Gate. This museum is about the building itself, the city of Brussels, and the defense of the city. The Halle Gate is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, it is a very interesting place that you should definitely visit! Also, because it is very interesting and very centrally located, it fits well if you would only go to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dymabroad.com\/one-day-in-brussels\/\">Brussels for one day<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Best landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Best landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Halle-Gate-Bruxells-in-Belgium-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Halle Gate in Brussels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Royal_Palace_of_Brussels\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Royal_Palace_of_Brussels\"><\/span>#6 Royal Palace of Brussels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Mayuri from ToSomePlaceNew<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Palace of Brussels is the Belgian Monarchy\u2019s administrative residence. It is the official worksite, from where the monarch works daily alongside the staff members. The Monarchy in Belgium is a constitutional and hereditary head of state, and are titled King or Queen of the Belgians.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Palace is located on Rue Brederode 16, in Bruxelles, Belgium. It is just a short walk from the Brussels Tourism Office, and the popular Grand Place.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The construction of the palace took decades to be built, more than a century in fact. Construction began in 1783, and the palace was only completed and opened in 1934. The palace was designed in beautiful neoclassical architecture, and it has 4 official architects contributing to the work \u2013 Alphonse Balat, Tilman-Fran\u00e7ois Suys, Henri Maquet, and Ghislain-Joseph Henry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Royal Palace\u2019s architecture and its close proximity to the Grand Place, makes it a wise addition to your itinerary, even if you have just <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tosomeplacenew.com\/brussels-in-one-day-itinerary\/\">one day in Brussels<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the Brussels palace, the King receives the representatives of heads of state, ambassadors, and other guests, so it is not open all year round. During the summer months, visitors are allowed to explore the palace interiors. At other times of the year, tourists can only explore the palace exteriors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Palace of Brussels is not used as a royal residence, as the monarchy lives in the Royal Palace of Laeken on the outskirts of Brussels, this palace is solely used as a work\/administrative building.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks in Belgium- Brussels\" class=\"wp-image-20494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks in Belgium- Brussels\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Royal-Palace-of-Brussels-ToSomePlaceNew-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Royal Palace of Brussels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Galeries_Royales_Saint-Hubert\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Galeries_Royales_SaintHubert\"><\/span>#7 The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Chloe from Chloe\u2019s Travelogue<\/p>\n<p>The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (\u201cRoyal Galleries of Saint Hubert\u201d in English) is a historical shopping center you must include in your\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chloestravelogue.com\/one-day-in-brussels\/\">Brussels itinerary<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While the upscale shopping center is only 200 meters long and relatively small for today\u2019s standards, it has made it to the UNESCO\u2019s Tentative List in the cultural heritage category for its architectural beauty and historical value.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The luxurious passage arcade was designed and built by architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer in 1847. It is one of the first shopping malls in Europe. In fact, its charming architecture with twin facades and an arched glass roof has inspired the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and other 19th-century shopping arcades.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Royal Galleries houses high-end specialty boutiques, restaurants, and two theaters. If you have an eye on Belgian pralines, it is also a fantastic place to go self-guided Belgian chocolate tasting. The four most notable artisan chocolatiers are right here in one place, which calls for sampling to see which one of the famous names you like the best.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>No matter how many days you are in Brussels or your interests, there is no excuse not to swing by the Royal Galleries, conveniently located in the city center. Get inspired by its gorgeous architecture, savor the world\u2019s best pralines, and shop for some souvenirs! It surely is a destination worthy of your visit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue.jpg\" alt=\"Well-known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue.jpg\" alt=\"Well-known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belgium-The-Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert-Chloes-Travelogue-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert in Brussels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_Cinquantenaire_Arcade\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_Cinquantenaire_Arcade\"><\/span>#8 The Cinquantenaire Arcade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Cinquatenaire Arcade is a triple triumphal arch in the Parc du Cinquantanaire in Brussels. The arc was built by King Leopold II on the 50th anniversary of\u00a0Belgian independence. Although it was supposed to be built in 1880 at the National Exhibition, it was only concluded in 1905 on the 75th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>The monumental arcade is impressively big at 45 mt high. On top of the arcade, you will find a statue of four houses with a woman charioteer Raising the National Flag and several sculptures below personification of the Belgian provinces. Beside the Cinquatenaire Arcade are the Military museum, the Art and History Museums, and the Autoworld pavilion.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the arcade, the Parc du Cinquantanair or Jubelpark is a very pleasant place to visit and relax. With picturesque gardens, ponds, and waterfalls it is the ideal spot to walk, so a picnic or run. In Summer it even hosts a drive-in cinema. On the north-western corner of the park, you can even find a beautiful Great Mosque of Belgium.<\/p>\n<p>The Cinquatenaire Arcade and the park is easily reachable by metro (Schuman stop) or within walking distance from the Royal Palace of Brussels.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Cinquantenaire-Arcade-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Cinquantenaire Arcade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_in_Belgium_%E2%80%93_Flanders\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_in_Belgium_%E2%80%93_Flanders\"><\/span>Landmarks in Belgium \u2013 Flanders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Tyne_Cot_Cemetery\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Tyne_Cot_Cemetery\"><\/span>#9 Tyne Cot Cemetery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Emma Caldwell from Emma Jane Explores<\/p>\n<p>Located in the Ypres Salient around the infamous\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/emmajaneexplores.com\/flanders-fields\/\">Flanders Fields<\/a>\u00a0of World War 1, the remarkable Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and Memorial is a must-visit in Belgium to truly grasp the enormity of the sorrows of the Great War. It is, in fact, the largest cemetery housing the bodies of Commonwealth soldiers in the world.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The cemetery features rows and rows of white headstones marking the remains of soldiers who fought and died in battle\u2013 many without names. Horrifyingly, around 70% of the burials at Tyne Cot are unnamed, hence the large stone walls around the cemetery becoming a memorial to the missing with names of missing soldiers inscribed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The biggest nearby town to Tyne Cot Cemetery is Ypres and it is possible to get a bus from there to the cemetery which will take around half an hour. Alternatively, Tyne Cot can be accessed on a day trip from Bruges either using public transport or via a small group tour \u2013 the Flanders Fields Battlefield Daytours is highly recommended and visits several other significant sites from the war.\u00a0Whilst not a UNESCO World Heritage site like many other places in Belgium, the solemn significance of this part of the country, and the sacrifices made by so many during the war years in Flanders makes the Tyne Cot Cemetery an integral part of any history-lover\u2019s visit to Belgium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery.jpg\" alt=\"Best known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery.jpg\" alt=\"Best known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tyne-Cot-Cemetery-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Tyne Cot Cemetery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Menin_Gate\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Menin_Gate\"><\/span>#10 Menin Gate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Ella Moore from Many More Maps<\/p>\n<p>In the historical town of Ypres, you\u2019ll find the Menin Gate, a huge First World War memorial to the missing soldiers of Britain and the Commonwealth. Etched into the stone walls of the Menin Gate you\u2019ll find the names of over 54,000 missing soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>The Menin Gate is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city, and one of the most iconic landmarks of Belgium. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission chose Ypres as the site to erect the memorial in remembrance of the sheer amount of fighting that took place there. There were <em>five<\/em> Battles of Ypres during the First World War!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although the Menin Gate is worth visiting at any time of day, the night is the best time to visit. This is because, at 8 pm every evening, buglers from the town play \u201cthe Last Post\u201d, a bugle call which used to be played in the British Army to mark the end of the day. This is followed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of speeches, and sometimes songs, to pay respects to the missing soldiers. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/manymoremaps.com\/last-post-ceremony-menin-gate\/\">The Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate<\/a> happens every night, even on Christmas Day, and is hugely popular with visitors to the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Menin-Gate-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Menin Gate- First World War memorial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Basilica_of_the_Holy_Blood_in_Bruges\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Basilica_of_the_Holy_Blood_in_Bruges\"><\/span>#11 Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Trijit Mallick from<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>BudgetTravelBuff<\/p>\n<p>Belgium is not all about gorgeous architectural buildings, popular\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgettravelbuff.com\/best-belgian-chocolate-brands\/\"><u>Belgian chocolates<\/u><\/a>, or waffles, but also religious places and beautiful churches. The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a 12th-century chapel located in a corner of Burg square. This Roman Catholic basilica consists of two-level of chapels on top of each other: a Romanesque lower chapel and a Gothic upper chapel. Basilica of the Holy Blood is just 1 km away from the Brugge station. You can take line 12 bus or a taxi (takes around 7 minutes) to reach the basilica.<\/p>\n<p>It is a very quaint and sacred church and one of the busiest tourist attractions in Bruges. You can see the colorful wall paintings and stained glass windows while going upstairs to the basilica. There is a holy relic that contains a cloth with the blood of Jesus Christ inside a glass case. Each person gets a few seconds to view the sacred cloth. There is a myth that after the Crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea wiped the blood with a cloth from Christ\u2019s body and preserved the holy cloth. Whether you are a believer or non-believer, you will surely appreciate the beauty of this religious site. There is no entrance fee, however, you can give donations to help maintain the chapel. Make sure to dress modestly while visiting this religious site in Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/basilica-of-the-holy-blood-768x514.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Inside Basilica of the Holy Blood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Belfry_of_Bruges\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Belfry_of_Bruges\"><\/span>#12 Belfry of Bruges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Dave Chant from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/davechant.com\/\">Dave Chant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bruges is often described as a \u201cchocolate box\u201d town, popular with tourists since the late 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century \u2013 it is also the 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0most populated city in Belgium. Probably the most famous symbol of Bruges is its Belfry, which sat in the central\u00a0<em>Markt<\/em>\u00a0square of the old town. In fact, you can see the Belfry from almost everywhere in Bruges, and from the top of the Belfry you can see almost all of Bruges. This alone makes it a fascinating building to visit.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a Medieval tower built in the 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century and contains an impressive carillon housing 47 bells. Belfries were important buildings to store city documents and to use as watchtowers. They even have different bell sounds for different uses \u2013 to signal the start of the day, danger, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly the history of the Belfry has not been without tragedy. It was destroyed by fire in 1280 and rebuilt. The upper stage was added in from 1483, but the spire reduced to ashes by a lightning strike in 1493. Again, in 1741, the rebuilt spire went up in flames and has never been replaced; this means the building is lower than originally built.<\/p>\n<p>There are still 366 steps to the top and though 83m high does not seem like much, you\u2019ll have views out across the town. The Belfry and the old part of the city are so beautiful that they have been UNESCO listed since 2000.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks In Belgium - Flanders\" class=\"wp-image-20466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks In Belgium - Flanders\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Bruges-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>View of central\u00a0<em>Markt<\/em>\u00a0square in Bruges- Belfry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Beguin_Houses_of_Bruges\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Beguin_Houses_of_Bruges\"><\/span>#13 Beguin Houses of Bruges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Jane and Duncan from To Travel Too<\/p>\n<p>What is a Beguin House? Wikipedia states \u201cA\u00a0<strong>beguinage<\/strong>, from the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_language\">French<\/a>\u00a0term\u00a0<strong><em>b\u00e9guinage<\/em><\/strong>, is an architectural complex which was created to house\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beguine\">beguines<\/a>: lay religious women who lived in community without taking vows or retiring from the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totraveltoo.com\/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-bruges\/\">Bruges<\/a>, the Beguin Houses are located at Begijnof 30. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the popular attractions in Bruges. The entrance to the Beguin Houses is via a small bridge and a gatehouse that dates back to 1776.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit on your own or it is included in a walking tour of Bruges. The 16 \u2013 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century white Beguin Houses are enclosed in a walled neighbourhood.\u00a0 They are now home to the Monastery of the Vineyard run by the Benedictine Sisters.<\/p>\n<p>The 17<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Century Begijnof Church is dedicated to St Elizabeth of Hungary. The Benedictine Sisters conduct daily services in the Church. The Museum is located in one of the 17<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century houses and houses items from the Beguines.<\/p>\n<p>Entrance Fees: Free to visit the houses and the Church, Museum Euros 2 per person.<\/p>\n<p>Best time to visit: Spring time when the grounds are covered in bright yellow daffodils<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Cool lanmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Cool lanmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Beguin-Houses-of-Bruges-768x433.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Beguin Houses of Bruges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Antwerp_Central_Railway_Station\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Antwerp_Central_Railway_Station\"><\/span>#14 Antwerp Central Railway Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Chrisoula Manika from Travel Passionate<\/p>\n<p>Situated in the heart of the city, Antwerp Central Railway Station is also called Middenstratie (Middle Station) and Spoorwegkathedral \u2013 the Railway Cathedral. It is an absolutely stunning railway station, one of the most beautiful in the world. If you find yourself in\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpassionate.com\/one-day-in-antwerp-belgium-things-to-do-and-see\/\">Antwerp<\/a>, allow yourself time to stop, look up and marvel at its engineering.<\/p>\n<p>The railway station was built over a ten-year period between 1895-1905 and features a stone railway building with a 75-meter high glass dome above the waiting room. There is a vast train shed in glass and steel, measuring 285 meters in length and 44 meters high. The station was commissioned by King Leopold II as he felt that the city should have a prestigious railway station. He chose the local architect, Louis de la Censerie, for the work. The architecture is certainly fascinating as it features 20\u00a0different types of marble, Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, and Corinthian styled columns, and a huge monumental clock in the main hall.<\/p>\n<p>Between 2000- 2009, the station was completely modernized and expanded to accommodate high-speed trains from Paris and Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station.jpg\" alt=\"Lanmarks in Belgium you must visit\" class=\"wp-image-20460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station.jpg\" alt=\"Lanmarks in Belgium you must visit\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Antwerp-Central-Railway-Station-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Antwerp Central Railway Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_St_Rumbolds_Cathedral_in_Mechelen\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_St_Rumbold%E2%80%99s_Cathedral_in_Mechelen\"><\/span>#15 St Rumbold\u2019s Cathedral in Mechelen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Nichola from Family Hotel Expert<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">St. Rumbold\u2019s Cathedral is one of the great sites in the picturesque city of Mechelen. Completed in 1520 and taking more than 300 years to build it is an imposing structure that can be seen across most of the city. This UNESCO World Heritage site has a quirky shape on account of the original plans containing a further tower that was never built.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Today you can climb the 538 steps to the top, right into the bell tower for spectacular views across the city. On clear days you can even see as far as Brussels and Antwerp. The tower is the site of one of Mechelen\u2019s most legendary moments when, in 1687, a man emerged from one of the city\u2019s bars and seeing the moon shine on the tower believed it to be on fire. Raising the alarm a chain of townsfolk passed buckets of water along the line until reaching the tower it was clear, there was no fire. The town has been known for its De maneblussers or The moon extinguishers ever since! If you\u2019re enjoying\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/familyhotelexpert.co.uk\/family-holidays-in-belgium\/\">family holidays in Belgium<\/a>\u00a0then don\u2019t miss Mechelen and the chance to climb its wonderful St. Rumbold\u2019s Cathedral tower.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Best known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Best known landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Rumbolds-Cathedral-in-Mechelen-Belgium-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>St Rumbold\u2019s Cathedral in Mechelen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Leuven_town_hall\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Leuven_town_hall\"><\/span>#16 Leuven town hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Leuven town hall is possibly the most elegant landmark in Belgium. It is truly an unforgettable building with its ornate architecture, crafted in lace-like detail. Constructed between 1448 and 1469 on a Brabantine late gothic, the Leuven town hall is a wonder to look at covered with 236 statues in canopied niches, and the corbels supporting the statues are carved with Biblical scenes in high relief. The details are astonishing up close and from afar we can appreciate how magnificent is as a whole, with the four corner turrets, two ridge turrets, and a balustrade around the building.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the spectacular architectural design, the town hall has beautiful interiors and cellars as well as a huge number of statues and paintings to explore over the three floors. There are also daily tours to the rest of the building where the guide will explain to you the details of the construction history of this Gothic gem. For example, the statues representing biblical figures, other statues scholars, eminent citizens, artists, judges, dukes of Brabant, and even napoleon that ornate the exterior weren\u2019t part of the building until the 19th century.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks of Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks of Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Leuven-town-hall-768x538.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Leuven town hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Gravensteen_Castle_of_the_Counts\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Gravensteen_(Castle_of_the_Counts)\"><\/span>#17 Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Sarah Vanheel from CosmopoliClan<\/p>\n<p>In the heart of Ghent, the enchanting city between Brussels and Bruges, is a fortress that dates back to the 9th century. Its strategic location by the Lys river made the (then wooden) structure an excellent base to defend the city against the Vikings. Over the next centuries, the counts of Flanders commissioned countless rebuildings. It wasn\u2019t until the 12th century that count Philip of Alsace, in an attempt to outdo the then thriving city\u2019s merchants that flashed their wealth, had it transformed into the impressive stone fortress. After Philip of Alsace moved one, the Castle of the Counts (Gravensteen in Flemish) was repurposed to a supreme court and later even an industrial complex. It has stayed surprisingly intact and, to this day, it counts as one of\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cosmopoliclan.com\/travel-with-kids\/inspiration\/things-to-do-ghent-belgium\/\">Ghent\u2019s most important attractions<\/a>. Pick up an audio guide at the entrance and listen to the comedy tour as you marvel at the thick walls, stone ramparts, tower stairs and battlement. Several collections are on display such as weapons, armor and torture equipment (which has recently been moved to the dungeon). Head to the top of the fortress and take in the most amazing city views. You can find the Castle of the Counts between the stately Veerleplein and the Patershol district\u2019s cobblestone streets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent.jpg\" alt=\"Beautifull attractions of Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent-768x697.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent.jpg\" alt=\"Beautifull attractions of Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gravensteen-Ghent-768x697.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Belfry_of_Ghent\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Belfry_of_Ghent\"><\/span>#18 Belfry of Ghent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Cecilie Mortensen from Worldwide Walkers<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>The Belfry of Ghent, also known as the Belfort Van Gent, is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Belgium\u2019s famous landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>This magnificent belltower dates back to the Middle Ages. The construction began in 1313 and finished in 1380. With its 91 meters height it still remains the tallest Belfry in all of Belgium today.<\/p>\n<p>The Belfry of Ghent served many important roles during the years. It kept important records from town, served as a watchtower over the city, and the bells were used as warning signals for the city. There is so much history hidden within this belfry, which you can luckily relive today if you spend\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wowiwalkers.com\/one-day-in-ghent\/\">one day in Ghent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For just \u20ac8 you can experience the Belfry of Ghent. First, you get to see the old dragon within the tower and learn about Ghent\u2019s history, then you take the elevator to the top of the Belfry and get amazing 360 views over the city before you end the trip by the impressive Bell Roeland that weighs 6200 kilos.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get to the Belfry of Ghent. From Gent-Sint-Pieters Station, you take tramline 1 into Korenmarkt from where it\u2019s within walking distance. It\u2019s such an incredible landmark, so make sure you include the remarkable Belfry of Ghent on your next trip to Belgium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent.jpg\" alt=\"Famoumous landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent.jpg\" alt=\"Famoumous landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Belfry-of-Ghent-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Belfry of Ghent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_St_Bavos_Cathedral_in_Ghent\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_St_Bavo%E2%80%99s_Cathedral_in_Ghent\"><\/span>#19 St. Bavo\u2019s Cathedral in Ghent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Ellie from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/elliestraveltips.com\">Ellie\u2019s Travel Tips <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also located in the heart of Ghent, St Bavo\u2019s Cathedral is an impressive, 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral home to historic works from famous painters. The city tram is a quick and easy way into the city center \u2013 home to the massive cathedral. The landmark\u2019s construction began in the mid-10th century, however, a magical transformation took place when architects ditched the traditional Roman design for a diverse mixture of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles.<\/p>\n<p>St Bavo\u2019s most notable showpiece is The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb\u2014a 24-panel altarpiece competed in 1432 by Jan van Eyck. This masterpiece survived the 1566 iconoclast revolt only to have its center panels swept away to Paris a mere 30 years later. After returning in 1615, the side panels were sold to the King of Prussia. Despite the work\u2019s questionable past, most of the famous panels have remained peacefully in St Bavo\u2019s Cathedral for more than 50 years.<\/p>\n<p>The cathedral\u2019s crypt offers traces of the original Roman structure and centuries-old books, chalices, scrolls, and other captivating historical artifacts. The dramatic, high-rise ceiling and arches of St. Bavo\u2019s are stunning. Intricate stained-glass windows pull the magnificent Gothic look together as they line the church walls.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Famous attractions in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Famous attractions in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/St-Bavos-in-Ghent-in-Belgium-768x473.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>St. Bavo\u2019s Cathedral in Ghent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_Belgium_%E2%80%93_Wallonia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_Belgium_%E2%80%93_Wallonia\"><\/span>Landmarks Belgium \u2013 Wallonia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Lions_Mound\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Lion%E2%80%99s_Mound\"><\/span>#20 Lion\u2019s Mound<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Lion\u2019s Mound marks one of the most famous battles in the history of mankind \u2013 the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/history\/magazine\/2018\/01-02\/why-napoleon-lost-battle-waterloo\/\">Waterloo battle<\/a>, where Napoleon was definitively defeated. This large conical hill isn\u2019t natural, it was built with earth taken from the battlefield itself. On the top of the hill, there\u2019s a huge lion statue with 4.5 by 4.25 meters.<\/p>\n<p>This landmark was designed by Charles Straeten at the behest of William I of the Netherlands. It was conceived as a symbol of the Allied victory and it purportedly doesn\u2019t glorify any individual. It is possible to climb the 226 steps to the top of the mound and enjoy the views of the battlefield and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks Belgium - Wallonia\" class=\"wp-image-19535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks Belgium - Wallonia\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-19535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Waterloo-Belgium-768x538.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Lion\u2019s Mound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Villers_Abbey\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Villers_Abbey\"><\/span>#21 Villers Abbey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Laura Meyers from Laure Wanders<\/p>\n<p>The ruins of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laurewanders.com\/exploring-the-ruins-of-the-villers-abbey-belgium\/\">Villers Abbey<\/a> are located in Villers-la-Ville, a town located 40 kilometres from Belgium\u2019s capital, Brussels. The abbey was founded in 1146 and would become one of the most significant Cistercian abbeys in Europe during the centuries that would follow. Many monks lived here and its territory drastically expanded. However, the abbey started to decline and when it was pillaged in 1796, it was finally abandoned.<\/p>\n<p>Today, only the ruins of the abbey remain. You can still see its church, kitchen, dining hall, prison and some more impressive locations. It\u2019s a very beautiful place to walk around and try to imagine what life was like during the abbey\u2019s golden age. There\u2019s also a small museum that you can visit and if you visit the abbey during the spring or summer months, you\u2019ll be rewarded with magnificent flowers in the abbey\u2019s gardens. On top of that, as there are picnic tables available, these gardens are a perfect place for a picnic!<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to get to the Villers Abbey is by car. It\u2019s also possible to take the train to the Villers-La-Ville train station and then walk to the abbey (2 kilometers).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"notable landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"notable landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Villers-Abbey-Belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The ruins of the Villers Abbey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Montagne_de_Bueren\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Montagne_de_Bueren\"><\/span>#22 Montagne de Bueren<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located in the center of Liege, this staircase is one of the most famous attractions in Belgium and usually considered one of the world\u2019s most impressive staircases. With 374 stairs, it connects the permitted a direct link between the city center barracks at the citadel.<\/p>\n<p>Built in the 19th century to honor the 600 soldiers who died defending Li\u00e8ge from an attack of the Duke of Burgundy in the 15th century. It was named after Vincent de Bueren, the man who lead the defense of the Li\u00e8ge at the time. It\u2019s completely free to enter and it\u2019s always open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Montagne de Bueren is a characteristic artwork of the 19th century, constructed withbricks, sandstone blocks. From the top, we get some marvelous views and from below it just looks magnificent. We strongly suggest you climb it \u2013 it\u2019s exhausting but there\u2019s a very nice sense of achievement when reaching the top.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege.jpg\" alt=\"Liege- day trips From Brussels\" class=\"wp-image-9411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege.jpg\" alt=\"Liege- day trips From Brussels\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Visit-Liege-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Montagne de Bueren<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Spa-Francorchamps\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_SpaFrancorchamps\"><\/span>#23 Spa-Francorchamps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Lanch Gauld from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesilvernomad.co.uk\/\">The Silver Nomad<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you hear the word \u201cSpa\u201d, most people think of relaxing in beautiful, calm surroundings, but a trip to Spa-Francorchamps is a totally different vibe!<\/p>\n<p>Located in Stavelot in Belgium, the 7km long track has been thrilling drivers and fans since the first Grand Prix race held there in 1925. One of the favorites of many drivers, the Spa circuit and unpredictable weather test the drivers\u2019 skills.<\/p>\n<p>The challenging and undulating track with winds through the forest with sweeping bends, long straights, a tight hairpin at La Source, and the famous Eau Rouge, which takes you straight up the hill to Raidillon.<\/p>\n<p>For a high-octane adventure, visit Spa-Francorchamps on a Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix\u2122 day, or one of the other exciting races including the exciting endurance races, the Spa Classic, and the Total 24 Hours of Spa.<\/p>\n<p>For amateur drivers, there is the opportunity to take your own car around the track on the Public Driving Experience days and feel for yourself the exhilaration of driving around the legendary track.<\/p>\n<p>Or go out with a professional for an individual introduction to the track, where you not only get taken around the track but get the chance to drive it yourself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad.jpg\" alt=\"Most know Belgium monuments\" class=\"wp-image-20519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad.jpg\" alt=\"Most know Belgium monuments\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eau-Rouge-at-Spa-Francrochamps-_The-Silver-Nomad-768x525.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><strong>Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Ardennes_American_Cemetery\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Ardennes_American_Cemetery\"><\/span>#24 Ardennes American Cemetery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Tom Bartel from Travel Past 50<\/p>\n<p>One of 14 cemeteries for American World War II dead on foreign soil, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpast50.com\/uncles-grave-ardennes-american-cemetery\">Ardennes American Cemetery<\/a> near Liege, Belgium is a 90-acre (37 hectares) cemetery and memorial. The cemetery contains the graves of 5,329 U.S. service members. Many of these died during Nazi Germany\u2019s final major offensive in the west, the Battle of the Bulge, while others died in the American Army\u2019s advance to the Rhine and across Germany. Three-fifths of those buried in this cemetery were airmen.<\/p>\n<p>This cemetery is unique among all American cemeteries as it served as the central identification point for the entire European Theater of Operations from the last days of the war until 1960. Because of that role, the Ardennes Cemetery is unique in providing burial ground for casualties of every major WWII battle, including some from the Pacific Theater. In all, there are 5,311 headstones. 792 of those mark the graves of servicemen who could not be identified; and 462 stones are memorials to men who were missing in action. The headstones are arranged in the shape of a cross.<\/p>\n<p>The entrance to the site is marked by a large marble memorial building that includes maps and lists of the units who fought in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The cemetery is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission, and the staff will gladly help locate specific graves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ardennes-american-cemetery-Belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Ardennes American Cemetery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_The_Citadel_in_Namur\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_The_Citadel_in_Namur\"><\/span>#25 The Citadel in Namur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Joanna from The world in my pocket<\/p>\n<p>The Citadel in Namur is one of the most beautiful in Belgium and can take the entire day to visit. It is one of the largest citadels in Europe and the oldest permanent settlement in the Benelux. Located on a hill at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers. The citadel has 7 kilometres of underground tunnels, some of which can be visited in a tour included in the entry ticket. Visiting the citadel is one of the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theworldinmypocket.co.uk\/namur-no-wonder-it-rhymes-with-amour\/\">best things to do in Namur<\/a>\u00a0to learn about the history of the city.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to see the entire citadel and its grounds is by mini train, which also includes an audio guide. With over 1000 years of history and different occupations, the citadel has a lot of stories to tell.<\/p>\n<p>The citadel of Namur is also the home of a famous golden sculpture created by the Belgian contemporary artist Jan Fabre, inspired by the symbolist artist Felicien Rops, who was born in Namur. The giant turtle with a man on it represents \u201cUtopia\u201d and overlooks the city from its prime spot inside the citadel.<\/p>\n<p>The Citadel of Namur is easily accessible from the city center either by foot or by a special bus \u2013 for people who are not fit enough to walk uphill. A ticket to visit the citadel that includes the underground tunnels, the mini train, and the exhibition center costs \u00a315.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/namur-Belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Citadel in Namur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><p>Planning a trip to Belgium? Have a look at some other of our favorite Belgian articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 things you need to know before traveling to Belgium<\/li>\n<li>What is Belgium famous for?<\/li>\n<li>15 Day trips from Brussels;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"wp-image-20551\" width=\"449\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Belgium.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Belgium-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Belgium.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in Belgium\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20551\" width=\"449\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Belgium.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Belgium-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Brussels is the capital, the biggest city but also where you\u2019ll find a huge number of Belgian Landmarks. Yet, cities like Brugges, Ghent, and Mechelen have a lovely historic center, with some major landmarks. 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