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.
Examines the life and work of the scandalous 19th-century artist.
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- Musée Félicien RopsMuseumExamines the life and work of the scandalous 19th-century artist.
- Elsewhere
- Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, BelgiumUNESCO site with architectural masterpieces.
- Musée MagritteMuseumBrussels, BelgiumPart of the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, must-visit.
- Boghossian Foundation at Villa EmpainMuseumBrussels, BelgiumFeatures modern-chic art and architecture.
- BozarMuseumBrussels, BelgiumMultipurpose cultural venue with modern-chic design.
- 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.
- Musées Royaux des Beaux-ArtsMuseumBrussels, BelgiumSix museums including the must-visit Musée Magritte.
- Délirium CaféPubBrussels, BelgiumBeloved bar with more than 2000 types of beer.
- frietkotRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumOutdoor kiosks for frieten (fries served in a paper cone).
- Pierre MarcoliniRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumPlace to try Belgian chocolate.
- Maison DandoyRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumKnown for fluffy Brussels-style waffles.
- Place du Jeu-de-BalleMarketBrussels, BelgiumDaily open-air antique market.
- Sablon districtNeighborhoodBrussels, BelgiumArea with shops, known for vintage shopping.
- 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.
- Maison CauchieMuseumBrussels, Belgium
- MarktNeighborhoodBruges, Belgium
- BurgNeighborhoodBruges, Belgium