Country introduction
It is a kingdom located in the north of France and the EU headquarters is located in the capital Brussels. The official languages are French, German, and Dutch, with French in the south of Brussels and Dutch in the north (Brussels is bilingual in French and Dutch). All cities have beautiful Gothic-style churches and retain their traditional townscapes. Each city has something called the 7 Great Belgian Treasures. Specialty dishes include waffles, chocolate, beer, french fries, and other well-known dishes in Japan.
Cities in Belgium
①Brussels
②Antwerp
③Liège
④Ghent
⑤Bruges
①Brussels
It is the capital of Belgium and is located in the center of the country. The Grand Press, which is surrounded by luxurious buildings on all sides, is a highlight, and once every two years, a popular event is the Flower Carpet, which creates a picture of flowers in this plaza. Manneken Pis originates from this city and is displayed in a corner of the city. In the summer, you can tour the inside of the royal palace, and the ceiling decorations made with ball beetles are a sight to behold. There are many things to see, including the surrealist Magritte museum.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
7h30
Click here to see the flower carpet.
Click here to see the Royal Palace which is only open to the public in the summer.
②Antwerp
It is the second largest city in Belgium, located in the northern part of the country. It is famous for being the setting for “A Dog of Flanders” and has a thriving diamond industry. In the house where Rubens lived, you can see his works along with the interior, and the station building is so delicately decorated that it has been called “the most beautiful station.”
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
9h
③Liège
It is the fifth largest city in Belgium, located in eastern Belgium. As it was once a religious city, there are many churches throughout the city. One of Belgium’s seven treasures is on display in the church. The main attraction is the 374-step staircase, which is difficult to climb but gives you a great sense of accomplishment when you reach the top. The Belgian waffle that comes to mind in Japan actually originates from this city, called the Liège style.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
8h
A unique festival is held on August 15th every year.
④Ghent
It is the third largest city in Belgium, located in the western part of Belgium. You have to take the tram from the station to the city center, but the main sightseeing spots are concentrated in the city center, making it easy to get around. In particular, the square is home to a bell tower, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and a church that houses one of Belgium’s seven treasures. At the riverside, the guild house and the former grain warehouse are located opposite each other, and have become a place of relaxation for local people.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
3h30
⑤Bruges
It is a western city known as the Venice of the North due to its network of canals. The entire city retains its medieval atmosphere and is registered as a World Heritage Site. One of Belgium’s 7 hidden treasures is also on display here. Market Square, the center of tourism, is surrounded by distinctive buildings such as the bell tower and guild house, and there are many attractions such as the town hall and church.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
9h
Belgian specialties
Many Belgian foods are familiar such as waffles, fries, and beer, but there are also many regional specialties and specialties that are not well known. There are also other events that give you a Belgian feel.
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