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Discover Belgium’s vibrant cities packed with art nouveau and medieval architecture, where gastronomy and high fashion are the order of the day.

In the countryside, explore windswept beaches, dense forests, pristine lakes and underground caves.

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Cityscape
 Marvel at Brussels’ opulent 17th-century architecture and art nouveau masterpieces. In the north, admire Antwerp’s renaissance old town from its lifeblood River Scheldt, or explore the waterways that dissect the medieval cities of Bruges and Ghent. Travel south to the artistic town of Liège, the fortified centre of Namur, or the gothic splendour of Mons.

Landscape
 Be at one with nature and walk or cycle along hundreds of kilometres of footpaths, canal towpaths and disused railway lines in Ardennes. Sail or windsurf off the windswept beaches that line the Flemish coast, or contemplate the tragic loss of life during World War One at the Flanders battlefields.

Take Home
 Bag bric-a-brac in the capital’s Place du Jeu du Balle flea market, or buy antiques from Rue Haute, Rue Blase and Sablon Square. Pick up sweets and textiles from Liège’s medieval-style La Batte market, or seek out Belgian designer labels such as Ann Demeulemeester in Antwerp. Find the perfect gift from stores selling artisanal chocolate in Namur.

Eat & Drink
 In French-speaking Wallonia regional specialities include Ardennes paté, poteye de boeuf (Belgian beef stew) and tarte caroloregienne (gooseberry tart). In Flanders look out for carbonade à la flamande (Flemish beef stew), andouillettes (sausages) and Flemish waffles. Drinking is a pleasure with hundreds of Belgian beers on sale across the country - the alcohol-laden Duvel and the cherry-flavoured Kriek are both justifiably popular.

New Perspective
 See one of Brussels’ most famous landmarks, the revamped Atomium, from the inside and be rewarded with panoramic city views, film screenings and exhibitions within the iconic spheres.

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Snow and ice sculpture, Bruges.
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Bruges

Bourgeois, enchanting and atmospheric, Bruges is a mish-mash of charming medieval streets, criss-crossing canals, red brick buildings and museums. Encircled by a ring road housing its four ancient gates, the Venice of the North’s 12th-century core is bursting with history, culture, markets and breweries.

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Statues at Middelheim Open Air Museum, Antwerp.
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Antwerp

Stylish and confident, the appeal of Belgium’s second city extends far beyond its gritty dockland heritage. Modern Antwerp combines the glittery appeal of diamonds and high fashion with a medieval Old Town and a vibrant nightlife scene, proving that it is anything but boring.

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Mardasson American memorial, Bastogne.
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Bastogne

Renowned as the site of stubborn resistance during the bloody Battle of the Bulge, Belgian town Bastogne is a jumping-off point for visits to the region’s Second World War memorials and cemeteries. It’s a tranquil spot, at least until La Doyenne Classic cycle race arrives in April.

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The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.
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Brussels

Bon vivant Brussels is self-deprecating and surreal. Come to eat and drink extremely well and then let yourself be won over by architecture and art nouveau swirls, designer boutiques and intriguing museums from Hergé cartoons to Magritte.

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Graslei, Ghent.
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Ghent

Dubbed the Manhattan of the Middle Ages because of its cloth-trading wealth, Ghent still thrives as a university town with cobbled streets and winding canals. Kick back by the water with a fruity Belgian beer and admire the Gothic spires of Saint-Bavo Cathedral.

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