Belgium – taste of history and chocolate

12Nov
by Kamila Pala

Do you know which country in Western Europe has interesting history, great food and 3 official languages – Dutch, French, German? I am talking about Belgium with only 11,2 million inhabitants!

MY TOP MUST SEE 3 CITIES – that are like pearls on a necklace!

BRUSSELS – is capital of BELGIUM and the EUROPEAN UNION also is main economic centrum of country. There are plenty of museums, galleries, fantastic restaurants and cafés!            

Interesting places:

  • GRAND PLACE (Grote Place) –is amazing historical and elegant centrum.
  • MANNEKIN PIS – exists various legends from 14century but the present statue was made in 1619.
  • BELGIAN ROYAL MUSEUM of FINE ART (1881) – is one of the largest and best art galleries in the world!
  • ATOMIUM – its original aluminum structure was designed for the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition.

 

BRUGES – is capital of West Flanders and charming medieval city and no wonder that more than 2 million tourists every year coming to see this small architecture treasure!      

Interesting places:

  • TOWN HALL – is one of the oldest in Belgium!!!
  • MARKT – Main Square – with market and historical buildings around.
  • BASILICA of the HOLY BLOOD – is famous for the crystal vial kept inside.
  • MY TIP : you can explore the city by boat – it is wonderful experience!

 

GHENT – is port city with big social and culture, many Universities, and in Middle Ages was prominent rich City-State!       

Interesting places:

  • BELFRY and CLOTH HALL – was a symbol of the city’s autonomy.
  • CASTLE (fort) GRAVENSTEEN – from 12.century is amazing.
  • CATHEDRAL of SAINT BAVO – is majestic and one of the best religious architecture in Belgium.
  • MY TIP: you can enjoy rides in horse-drawn carriages!

What else can you see in Belgium? There are plenty places but I think very interesting places are also Antwerp, Liege, Ardennes and Waterloo!

GOOD TO KNOW:

  • Chocolate – country produce more than 220 000 tones of chocolate per year!
  • And you can try more than 800 kinds of beers made in Belgium!

What are the traditional Belgium dishes? The famous are Frites, Mussels, Flemish Stew, (my favorite) Grey Schrimp Croquette and sweet 3types of Waffles!

Belgium is a relaxed country and you can come anytime, I prefer autumn. Never mind if you do not speak German, Dutch or French – the people speak almost everywhere also English!

102 thoughts on “Belgium – taste of history and chocolate”

  8. Bama

    I spent a few days in Brussels back in 2007 and I really enjoyed the Belgian Fries — I didn’t know fries with mayo could be that good! I would love to go back to Belgium one day and explore more of what the country has to offer.

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    1. Kamila Pala

      Thank you dear Lola 🙂 pleased you liked that small virtual tour…and yes, that true my son is not “little” now, he getting be older but still cute 🙂 Have a nice week ahead. K

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  16. J.D. Riso

    Hi Kamila – Beautiful photos, as always. I’ve been to Brussels and Ghent, both beautiful cities. I love Belgian food and beer (cherry kriek, especially). I don’t know why it isn’t more popular around the world.

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  30. Adrenaline Romance

    Wow! Those chocolates (img_6021) look sinfully delicious. Forgive us!

    It’s absolutely wonderful that they preserved the castles, churches, apartments, and other heritage sites around the country.These places speak whole volumes of rich history and culture.

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    1. Kamila Pala

      Oh, nice to hear that 🙂 and in which part do you live? And I have to say that I know that because I checked the list of famous people living in Belgium but finally I decided this text do not put in post :)..bye. K

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  33. Kat

    There was a time when people talked about Amsterdam but now Belgium is talk of the town 🙂 I would love to visit Brussels, Bruges and Ghent, and drink Belgian beer and eat lots of chocolates and waffles!

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