HISTORY A city break in Antwerp is rich in heritage. A stroll through its medieval centre is truly absorbing and leads to Belgium’s breathtaking Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal – a fine gothic cathedral with a 123-metre spire. It looks particularly impressive in the evening light from Pelgrimstraat. ART In Antwerp you’ll soon encounter the great Flemish painter Pieter…
Location: Western Europe, bordering France 620 km, Germany 167 km, Luxembourg 148 km, Netherlands 450 km Capital: Brussels Climate: temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11% Religions: Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25% Government: federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch…
Martin’s Grand Hotel in Waterloo follows the rich tradition of contemporary ‘grands hôtels’ that transform industrial sites into oases of comfort. The hotel is ideally situated: near Waterloo and ‘l’Ancienne Sucrerie’ business centre, just 20 minutes by car from Brussels. The architecture seamlessly connects modern comfort with a rich industrial past. Martin’s Grand…
10 years later, Dinner in the Sky has criss-crossed the skies of more than 40 countries… In Europe, to be sure, but also in Australia, India, Dubai, South Africa, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Japan, Colombia and Mexico. Over the course of the past five years, we have arranged some incredible dinners. We can cite, for example, the dinner organised in the skies…
The Euro is the official currency of Belgium . The Euro was launched in two stages. First, in January 1, to became the new official currency of 11 EU Member States, replacing the old national currencies - such as the Belgian Franc. It was introduced in the virtual form for bank transactions. The second stage, in January 2002, was when the Euro officially appeared…
Brussels Mini Europe was a team effort commissioned by the Belgian government and opened by Prince Philip in 1989. The large park is filled with 350 1:25 scaled models which resemble surprisingly well the actual buildings, sites and monuments of famous European cities. You can walk past the Grand Place in one minute and come face to face with a rumbling Mount Vesuvius…
Belgijos sostinė yra verta dėmesio ne vien dėl šokolado ir alaus. Briuselis yra Europos politikos centras ir įvairių kultūrų susiliejimo vieta. Tarp didmiesčio šurmulio galite rasti ir puikių vietų trumpoms atostogoms mieste. Pasivaikščiokite po didžiulį istorinį centrą, aplankykite vieną iš daugelio muziejų, apsipirkite arba pasimėgaukite gurmaniškais patiekalais…
Embark on an elegant vacation fit for royalty with reservations at a luxury hotels in Belgian Ardennes. Don’t spend a fortune to revel in the lap of luxury Browse all 675 fancy hotels for the best deals around Become a member to earn Expedia Rewards™ points Fool the paparazzi into thinking you’re a celebrity when you spoil yourself with the VIP treatment at an upscale…
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Number of rooms: 134 Number of rooms for people with reduced mobility: 3 100% non-smoking hotel: 134 Inviting, modern and cozy, with a comfortable bed and a functional bathroom. The ibis room has got everything you need for a pleasant stay List of rooms Room with 1 double bed Equipped with the new Sweet Bed by ibis bedding, the practical and inviting ibis room boasts…
Don’t let Belgium’s relatively small size fool you, since it has more to do per square mile than most other places on earth. And best of all for the traveler, it’s a comparatively easy place to get around and English is widely spoken. By Jim Ferri Despite it being one of the most popular and beautiful countries in Europe, Belgium confuses many travelers. The crux…
1988. Belgium. Boy on bike. (Ok, make that a young man of 32.) As our aspiring young homebrewer rides his mountain bike with fat tires through European villages famous for beer, New Belgium Brewing Company was but a glimmer in his eye. Or basement. For Jeff Lebesch would return to Fort Collins with an imagination full of recipes and a handful of ingredients ready…
If you’re keen to discover Historic Sites in Belgium then you can explore our interactive map above or delve deeper by using the links below. The modern nation of Belgium has a complex and varied history which spans from its early occupation by the Belgae tribe and its subsequent integration into the Roman Empire as the province of Gallia Belgica through to rule by…
