Art Nouveau in Brussels
Brussels has declared 2023 as the Year of Art Nouveau and the city as the Capital of Art Nouveau.
Cities & towns
Belgium is blessed with beautiful and historically interesting cities. Gent, Bruges, Brussels, Liege, Antwerp, Mechelen … here are a few posts that recommend places to visit in some of these cities. The “How to Spend a Day in …” series is a good place to start.
When the University of Leuven Library was burnt down – twice!
The burning of the University of Leuven Library in 1914 led to the loss of a quarter of a million manuscripts. 26 years later it was burnt down again.
An Audio Walking Tour of Leuven
Discover 600 years of history and heritage with this audio walking tour of Leuven, available via VoiceMap
Brussels Metro Stations: The stories behind their names
A short explanation of how 66 Brussels metro stations got their names
Leuven Street Art Walk
Discover 11 exceptional pieces of street art in Leuven on this walk around the city center, which you can do in two stages.
How to spend a day in Mesen
Stefaan Bailleur from the website wandelverhaal.be describes how to spend a day in the town of Mesen/Messines in West Flanders.
Cycle to Leuven’s four abbeys
A 14 km cycle ride that passes Leuven’s four abbeys – with a couple of delightful taverns on the way for a lunch stop!
The Reconstruction of Ypres
Ypres was totally destroyed in the First World War yet took only 10 years to rebuild. Here’s the story of the Reconstruction of Ypres.
Where to cycle or walk around Bornem
Located 20 km south-west of Antwerp, the quiet town of Bornem has much to offer.
Enjoy a winter break in Belgium
There’s plenty of activities to do and events to attend in Belgium in December 2019, both in the major cities, and the wilds of Wallonia.
Two tours for Internationals this weekend
The Flemish Brabant Tourist Office has organised two more English-speaking guides to introduce you to two lovely areas of the province this weekend, October 5-6, 2019.
59 towns and cities to visit in Belgium
A Belgian Bucket List! 59 towns and cities worth discovering!