A land whose specialities include beers and delicate chocolates shouldn't be viewed as dull but that is often the perception of Belgium . The image that it's simply a staid haunt for business executives and Eurocrats and is solely the gateway to the rest of Europe further reinforces the idea.
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Belgium however is a prime destination if you're interested in the countryside, culture and history especially when served up alongside mountains of moules-frites or Belgian waffles.
Easy to travel around, this pocket-sized country is divided into the Flemish north (Flemish-speaking) and the Walloon south (French-speaking). Brussels , at the centre is the capital and is the heart of the country and the European Union. Expanding outwards from the brilliant Gothic architecture of the Grand-Place, this cosmopolitan city contains numerous interesting museums and many fine eateries. The 'Manneken Pis' statue is the place to pose for a photograph watching little boys doing what little boys do!
Ostend , in the north, is a popular seaside resort with long sandy beaches, bustling harbour and a multitude of shops to explore. With its canals and cobbles, thirteenth-century Bruges is one of Europe 's finest examples of a medieval town and home to some impressive art collections and is famed for its winter fairs. Antwerp is renowned for diamonds and throughout all of Belgium you can't escape the numerous bars and pavement cafes. The south holds great appeal for those who love the outdoors with the Ardennes forest a nature-lover's paradise.
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