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Belgium is in Western Europe and borders Netherlands, France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Due to its strategic location, the country is the headquarters of NATO and the European Union. Belgium is famed for its medieval towns, and Renaissance architecture. The culinary legacy of the country is spread all across the world through Belgian fries, chocolate, beer, and waffles. The culturally and linguistically diverse nation has two distinctive regions, Wallonia and Flanders. Flanders comprises Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges whereas Wallonia’s major cities are Charleroi, Namur, and Liege. Belgium is home to Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque landmarks such as Collegiale Saint-Gertrude de Nivelles, Tournai Cathedral, Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, and Brussels Grand Place. Throughout the country, visitors will find canals, huge market squares, iconic City Halls, grand castles, and lush greenery. While here, the most recommended attractions to visit include - Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, Namur Citadel, Waterloo Battlefield, Belfry of Bruges, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Brussels

Brussels is the historical center of the Brussels Capital Region. Due to its strategic location, it is the administrative center of the European Union and nicknamed European Union’s Capital City. Brussels is a cosmopolitan city where two native languages are widely spoken, Flemish and French. The city has vibrant neighborhoods, distinct from one another. The Central District has landmarks like the Grand Place, Brussels Stock Exchange and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula while the Royal District includes the Royal Palace of Brussels, Belgian Parliament, the Cinematek which is the Royal Belgian Film Archive, and the Royal Library of Belgium. The city has numerous state-of-the-art museums such as Museum of Brussels City, Royal Museums of Fine Arts Belgium, Comic Strip Museum, Museum of Belgian Brewers, and more.

Explore Antwerp

Antwerp is a port city located on the banks of the River Scheldt, around 25 miles from Brussels. Antwerp has always been a major trade center, it was home to the world’s first stock exchange building. Antwerp Port is among the biggest in the world. Even today, the city is a major economic and cultural hub in the region. Antwerp has historically been a global hub of diamond trade and is famed for its centuries-old Diamond District. It is estimated that Antwerp is home to 170 nationalities, and due to its diverse population, the city is considered to be the world's second most multi-cultural city. Major attractions here include Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubenshuis, Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp Zoo, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Antwerp City Hall, Grote Markt, Port of Antwerp, and Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum.

Charleroi

Located in the province of Hainaut, Charleroi is the largest city in Wallonia. It is the second largest airport city in the country. The city is critical to the nation's economy and is a significant tourism hub as well. Birthplace of famous comic magazine Spirou, Charleroi is a pedestrian friendly city. There are two main districts in Charleroi - Upper Town and the more commercial Lower Town. The Lower Town is located on a former islet in the River Sambre. Charleroi is home to landmark structures such as the City Hall, which is a recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site and Maison Doree, which is an Art-Nouveau masterpiece. While here, visitors will come across several castles, interesting museums, art galleries, and green spaces, such as Acoz Castle, Trazegnies Castle, Museum of Fine Arts, Glass Museum, Museum of Photography, Reine Astrid, Arboretum of Monceau-Sur-Sambre, and Parc Bivort.

The best time to take Belgium flights are the summer months, from July to August. To avoid tourist crowds and get cheap flights to Belgium, visitors are recommended to visit during September and October.