Belgium

Belgium! Undoubtedly called the 'Essence of Europe', quite befitting into country’s sobriquet mainly for its unmatched cultural variations. Belgium is situated in Western Europe, sharing borders with Germany, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. On your visit, you’ll be hypnotized by its rich cultural heritage, produced here by the early centuries of intermixing between Dutch, French, Austrians and Spanish.

However the country size is small, Belgium is a flourishing country with friendly, courteous, warm and humble people. Into two parts the multilingual country has been divided- the Flemish north (speaking Flemish) and the Walloon south (Speaking French). Rather than spending weeks anywhere else a day trip at Belgium is more satisfying contented. Enjoy a cruise journey down a canal in Bruges, or unlimited shopping at the fashion city of Antwerp. Relish your taste bud with Belgium chocolates or savor on gallons of beer! Belgian frites, waffles and moules are famous worldwide.

Brussels is a world-class city, and also the capital of Belgium, with numerous architectural qualities dominating the skyline. You will find the headquarters of  NATO and the EU in this lovely cosmopolitan. Perhaps these qualities make Brussels to being mentioned as the ‘Capital of Europe'. Enjoy the lip smacking cuisines at Brussels’s finest restaurants and imbibe into the stunning nightlife. For all those history lovers don’t ever miss the North Flanders. Explore through the historical cities and museums; relax yourself by sipping into the local brew at the cafes. Travel more further towards south to Wallonia and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the Ardennes’s hills, also immersed into its diverse culture.

Top Destinations and Cities of Belgium

Aartselaar Bonheiden Brussels Bruxelles Diegem Drongen

Destination Facts

Capital: Brussels Currency: Euro Area: 30510 Official Language: Dutch, French, German Population: 10274595 National Animal: lion (Leo Belgicus) Population Density: 336.8 National Sports: Cycling