Category: Cities

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.

Enjoy a winter break in Belgium

By Denzil on November 29, 2019 • ( 18 Comments )

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

By Denzil on October 1, 2019

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

By Denzil on February 5, 2019 • ( 22 Comments )

A Belgian Bucket List! 59 towns and cities worth discovering!

Win a year’s subscription to GPSmyCity

By on September 23, 2018 • ( 12 Comments )

Win a self-guided walking tours app on iOS and Android for exploring cities on foot

The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges

By Denzil on May 8, 2018 • ( 22 Comments )

The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges takes place every year (except 2020) on Ascension Day.

One day In Bruges: the movie walk

By Denzil on April 7, 2018 • ( 59 Comments )

A walking tour of Bruges city centre, covering the main filming locations of the movie In Bruges with Colin Farrell.

How to spend a day in Antwerp’s historic centre

By Denzil on March 17, 2018 • ( 49 Comments )

Got an hour or two to spare? Discover some of the historic delights of the beautiful city centre of Antwerp.

Street Art in Antwerp: where to see it?

By Denzil on March 14, 2018 • ( 25 Comments )

Interested in street art? Fancy a trip to Antwerp? Want to combine both? We have the perfect solution!

What to see in Leuven

By Denzil on March 8, 2018 • ( 51 Comments )

Wondering what to see in Leuven? Check out this stunning video by Basel Zobieda.

Gravensteen Castle, Gent

By Denzil on November 3, 2016 • ( 15 Comments )

Dungeons, a torture chamber, displays of swords and guns, and some outstanding views from the top, combine to make a trip to Gravensteen Castle in Gent a great day out for kids.

Explore Gent by boat!

By Denzil on April 30, 2016 • ( 14 Comments )

Taking a 45-minute boat trip along the River Leie is a great way to see another side of Gent

How to spend a day in Gent

By Denzil on April 23, 2016 • ( 69 Comments )

Explore the lovely city of Gent in Belgium with this walking tour that takes in brunch, lunch, a castle visit, plenty of churches and some of the most beautiful buildings in Belgium

St. Rumbold’s Tower, Mechelen: 538 steps to heaven!

By Denzil on September 20, 2015 • ( 14 Comments )

The 538 steps up St. Rumbold’s Tower Mechelen are worth the effort, for the views from the top are breathtaking Looming over Mechelen market square is St. Rumbold’s Tower. Nearly 100 meters high (it was originally intended to reach 160 meters) and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s […]