Lonely PlanetOct 16
8 of the Best Places to Visit in Belgium
Discover the best places to visit in Belgium, from Bruges and Brussels to coastal tram rides, Ardennes forests and spa towns.
Place to try Belgian chocolate.
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- Grand-PlaceMarketUNESCO site with architectural masterpieces.
- Musée MagritteMuseumPart of the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, must-visit.
- Boghossian Foundation at Villa EmpainMuseumFeatures modern-chic art and architecture.
- BozarMuseumMultipurpose cultural venue with modern-chic design.
- Musées Royaux des Beaux-ArtsMuseumSix museums including the must-visit Musée Magritte.
- Délirium CaféPubBeloved bar with more than 2000 types of beer.
- frietkotRestaurantOutdoor kiosks for frieten (fries served in a paper cone).
- Pierre MarcoliniRestaurantPlace to try Belgian chocolate.
- Maison DandoyRestaurantKnown for fluffy Brussels-style waffles.
- Place du Jeu-de-BalleMarketDaily open-air antique market.
- Sablon districtNeighborhoodArea with shops, known for vintage shopping.
- Maison CauchieMuseum
- Elsewhere
- couque de DinantRestaurantDinant, BelgiumHard biscuit that comes in various shapes, made of wheat and honey.
- L'air du TempsRestaurantLiernu, BelgiumFine-dining restaurant in a renovated farmhouse with private gardens.
- Petits-Gris de NamurRestaurantLiernu, BelgiumSnails, Wallonia’s most sustainable food source.
- Musée Félicien RopsMuseumNamur, BelgiumExamines the life and work of the scandalous 19th-century artist.
- BelfortSightBruges, BelgiumLandmark with 366 steps to the top for bird's-eye views.
- De Halve MaanRestaurantBruges, BelgiumBrewery that also offers tours with tastings.
- ’t Brugs BeertjePubBruges, BelgiumLegendary beerhouse with more than 300 Belgian brews.
- MarktNeighborhoodBruges, Belgium
- BurgNeighborhoodBruges, Belgium