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What makes Belgium so special?

What makes Belgium so special?. visitbelgium. The answers are many…. Did you know?. The city of Spa gave its name to all other spas. Brussels is headquarters to the EU & NATO . The Smurfs are abso-smurfly from Belgium. The saxophone was invented in Dinant in 1846.

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What makes Belgium so special?

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  1. What makes Belgium so special? visitbelgium The answers are many…

  2. Did you know? • The city of Spa gave its name to all other spas. • Brussels is headquarters to the EU & NATO. • The Smurfs are abso-smurfly from Belgium. • The saxophone was invented in Dinant in 1846. • We have more than 35 UNESCO sites. • Magritte was a surrealist painter from Belgium.

  3. Location, location, location… • Only 6.5 hrs by air from the East Coast. • Paris, London, & Amsterdam are a fast train away (1.5 hrs to Paris). • From Brussels it is only 30 mins by train to Ghent or Antwerp and 1 hr to Bruges or Liege.

  4. Belgium: The Essence of Europe • Rich in Art & Architecture • Three Official Languages • Capital of Europe • World Class Gourmet Cuisine • Friendly & Welcoming Locals

  5. Brussels • Enjoy a beer on a terrace on the Grand Place. • Stop & smell the roses at the Royal Gardens. • At the Royal Galleries you’ll shop like a king. • Explore your inner artist in over 80 museums. • Go weekend antiquing at the Grand Sablon.

  6. Flemish Art Cities • Fill your pockets with sparkly Antwerpdiamonds • Cruise romantic canals in Bruges. • Go medieval at Castle of the Counts in Ghent. • Sip on Stella Artois at the brewery in Leuven. • Delight in melodic Carillon chimes in Mechelen.

  7. The Ardennes • Hunt for antiques at Liege’s La Batte market. • Storm the Citadel in Namur. • Pay respect to fallen WWII heroes in Bastogne. • Feel your heart race at the Grand Prix in Spa. • Discover 2000 years of history in Tournai.

  8. Gourmet Belgium When it comes to great food, Belgium delivers what others promise. • Divine Belgian Chocolate, there is no substitute. • Real Belgian Waffles, topped any way you like. • Steaming Mussels, fresh from the North Sea. • Crispy, golden Frites, served with real mayo. • 400 varieties of freshly brewed BelgianBeer.

  9. Culinary Experiences • Cooking classes in an elegant castle. • Chocolate workshops at a Chocolate Museum. • Beer tastings at authentic Belgian Breweries. • Historic city tours with tasty stops along the way. Come taste how we live!

  10. Castles & Gardens There are more castles per square mile in Belgium than anywhere else in the world. • Stay overnight in a majestic castle. • Explore medieval dungeons & weapons. • Get lost in a labyrinth garden maze.

  11. Girlfriend Getaways • Study authentic Belgian lace making in Bruges. • Get luxurious spa treatments in Spa. • Make your very own box of Belgian chocolate. • Tour the gardens of an enchanted castle. • Test your gourmet skills with Belgian chefs. • Indulge your passion for fashion with shopping tours, outdoor markets, & fashion museums.

  12. Honeymoons & Romance • Castle Stays • Romantic Canals She’ll say Yes to an Antwerp Diamond • Sandy Beaches • Valentine Specials Stroll through beautiful Ardennes villages

  13. Spa Getaways • Spa Themed Hotel Packages • Modern Facilities & Treatments The town of Spa in Belgium is where all other spas get their name from.

  14. Gay Travel • Gaynation Celebration • Concerts • Fine Dining • Beach Getaways • Art & Architecture • Shopping • Diamonds • Gay Pride Parade

  15. Festivals Belgium, where you’re always in time for a festival! • Beer Festivals • Chocolate Festivals • Jazz Festivals • Film Festivals • Ommegang Pageant • Carnival de Binche • Stavelot Carnival • Ghent Festivities

  16. Family Fun • In the land of chocolate and Smurfs, what’s not for kids to love? In the land of Smurfs and chocolate… what’s not for kids to love? • Take a tour of cartoon murals in Brussels. • Eat all the chocolate, waffles & fries you want! • Feel like a giant at Mini-Europe Park. • Visit the Smurfs at the Comic Strip Museum.

  17. River Cruising • Excursions • Additional Cities Discover Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, rustic countrysides and stop along the way to taste regional cheeses, beer, and chocolate. • River Cruise Cities: Antwerp, Bruges & Ghent • Barge Cities: Liege, Namur, Dinant & Tournai

  18. Action & Adventure • Rock Climbing • Kayak & Canoe Bike along hidden country paths & quiet canals. • Golf • 4x4 Racing Get a bird’s eye view from a hot air balloon.

  19. Military Heritage: WWI & WWII • Waterloo • Bastogne – Battle of the Bulge • Ieper – Flanders Field • American Military Cemeteries

  20. Abbeys, Monasteries & Beguinages • Abbeys and monasteries often have breweries using traditional Belgian brewing methods. • Many abbeys and beguinages are converted into charming hotels.

  21. Young & Fun • Major Rock Festivals • World’s Greatest Beer • Pubs & Clubs • Cheap Street Eats • Youth Hostels • Discount Rail Passes • Bike Rentals • Historic Cities & Sites

  22. Christmas Markets December transforms Belgium into a winter wonderland with Carillon concerts, ice skating, and magical Christmas Villages.

  23. Art & Architecture • Home of Art Nouveau • Architecture Tours • Comic Strip Walks • Flemish Art Cities • Rubens, Van Eyck, Ensor, Magritte…

  24. Top Selling Points of Belgium

  25. Contact Us You make it happen, we’re here to help. Contact us for information on accommodations, contacts with local suppliers, images, DVDs, and brochures. Sif GustavssonBelgian Tourist Officesif@visitbelgium.com(212) 758 – 8130 ext 11www.visitbelgium.com

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