THE 20 BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN BELGIUM

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Belgium is one of the great strangers of Europe. And look that it is small and easy to navigate. And look that he eats well (and drinks better). And look that it has cities full of charm and others so cosmopolitan that it's hard not to feel welcome. Now that the new year is coming and it is time for traveling purposes, we give you some advice: make a trip to this country so cute, you will not regret it! If you finally decide to take a trip to Belgium and you don't know where to start, we hope this article can help you, we tell you which are the best 20 things to see and do inBelgium, because yes… there is much beyond the Mannekein pee and the waffles!

1. We start with Brussels, the capital of the country and perfect destination for a few days getaway. Among its essentials are the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Manneken Pis, symbol of the city, or the impressive Atomium.Here we tell you everything to see and do in Brussels.

2. And why not visit the European Parliament? Brussels is the headquarters of this important institution and you can meet it for free. Here you have more info to plan the visit.

3. If Brussels is the brain of Belgium, Witches It is his soul. They are only 100 km between them, which greatly facilitates the visit. There we recommend you sign up for a free Spanish tour (just leave a tip) and if you can, stay at least one night, the atmosphere of Bruges changes completely in the light of the street lamps.

4. Another safe bet is Ghent. It is a monumental city, pleasant and full of life. You cannot leave without going through the Graslei and Korenlei docks, a beautiful pass. Curiosity: it is the hometown of Carlos I.

5. I had never heard of Leuven until a friend went there from Erasmus, and seeing all her photos I had a crazy desire to pay her a visit. In addition to being a place with student roll, it has one of the most beautiful town halls in Belgium.

6. Despite being the second largest city in Belgium and the capital of Flanders, Antwerp Many times it is in the shadow of its neighbors. However, it is more interesting than you might think: it has a very varied architecture, offers a large number of museums of all kinds and here you can try the Elixir d'Anvers in its place of origin. To discover the one known as The city of diamonds, it is best to sign up for a free tour.

7. Halfway between Brussels and Antwerp is Mechelen, a city not well known but that has several important monuments. If you are on your way, do not hesitate to make a stop.

8. Even if you are not very sweet, you have to stuff yourself with Belgian chocolate, the best in the world. Tip: if you want to insure, the store Godiva It is your site.

9. The population of Durbuy It boasts a strange record: it seems to be the smallest city in the world, with only 10,000 inhabitants. In 1331 he changed the title from town to city, which he maintains until today. Town or city, what really matters is that it is an idyllic place, with a medieval stamp and full of charming corners. Although one stands out above the rest: its 16th century castle.

10. It may not be the most beautiful beach destination in Europe, but if on your trip to Belgium you want to enjoy the North Sea, come closer to Ostend, where a lively urban beach is waiting for you, a port where you can walk, and delicious seafood to eat.

11. If you like the beer, in Belgium you will be very, very happy. Some of the best beers in the world are Belgian and in practically every bar you can taste the most famous.

12. Enter this name: Villers la Ville. It is a small town that hides a great treasure: the ruins of a Cistercian abbey about 900 years old. Admission is € 8.

13. If you have never visited Holland, this is a perfect occasion. Amsterdam It is a step away and is undoubtedly one of our favorite destinations in Europe. If you have the right time, maybe you can consider a guided tour in Spanish on the day from Brussels like this. Prepare the trip with this travel guide to Amsterdam.

14. Lovers of comics They will always be in luck: Tintin, The Smurfs and Lucky Luke (among others) are of Belgian origin! You will soon find museums, shops and even street art where you can give free rein to your memories and your imagination.

15. In the Walloon region there are a few jewels that certainly deserve a stop along the way. One of them isDinant, a small town nestled on the banks of the river Meuse and that seems to be born directly from the rock itself.

16. Another of the most beautiful villages in Belgium is Roche-en-Ardenne, which seems anchored in the past thanks to its surroundings and its castle.

17. A trip to Belgium would not be perfect without trying one of its most curious specialties: moules-frites, nothing more and nothing less than mussels and french fries! And of course, you also have to treat yourself sweetly: Belgian waffles They are world famous.

18. Surely we have all studied the Battle of Waterloo at school, which would change the fate of Europe. But maybe not everyone remembers that Waterloo It is in present-day Belgium! Jordi de thousand viatges He has a post about his visit to Waterloo super interesting.

19. Did you know that René Magritte was it belgian? In Brussels there is a museum entirely dedicated to this genius of surrealism, where you can see about 250 of his works. Admission is € 8. Nor can we forget another great Belgian artist: Rubens. If you are passionate about his work we recommend his house-museum in Antwerp. Admission is € 10.

20. Make one excursion to Luxembourg... is very close and very tempting. We still don't visit this little country, but everything we saw and read looks very good! There are even excursions in Spanish that leave from Brussels.