Belgium
Updated on July 14, 2022
Welcome to Belgium
Belgium is at the crossroads of Europe, both geographically and culturally, and is known as the "crossroads of Western Europe." Although the land area is small, there are various tourist attractions all over the country. The capital Brussels is not only the world-famous ancient battlefield of Waterloo, but also the home of many international institutions including European Union Headquarters.
Shellfish, Chocolate & Beer
Belgian food culture is slightly influenced by French cuisine. Belgium is the kingdom of gastronomy, second only to France in Europe, and is most famous for all kinds of seafood and shellfish.
The mussels cooked in alcohol wine are delicious and juicy, the French fries are fried very well, and there are more than 350 kinds of beer, of which lambic and Trappist are the most famous.
Those who like to eat desserts can taste many kinds of cakes, waffles and about 400 kinds of chocolates with unique Belgian flavors. Chocolate is represented by almond flavor. As a specialty of Belgium, chocolate is as famous as Swiss chocolate. Famous brands are: Phnom Penh/Coted'or, Jacques/Jacques and Callebaut. The flavors range from the traditional hazelnut and soluble dragee flavors to the most exotic banana, strawberry and rum flavors.
Best Places to Visit in Belgium
- 1 Bruges The most well-preserved medieval towns
- 2 Brussels The capital and European Union Headquarters
- 3 Ghent Was the richest and most powerful city
- 4 Antwerp Offering a perfect mix of history and present-day modern life
- 5 Ardennes A good places for hiking, biking and camping
- 6 Mechelen Famous for 8 Gothic and Baroque churches in the city
- 7 Tournai One of the most beautiful churches in the world
- 8 Leuven Home to the oldest Catholic university in the world
- 9 Dinant The Caves of Han and the Grotto of Dinant
- 10 Mons Known for the ringing of the town’s glorious Belfry bells
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Best time to visit Belgium
The best time for traveling is in Spring and Autumn.
The temperature in Spring from March to June and in Autumn from September to December is 5-20 centi degrees.
If you travel to Belgium around January, bring a raincoat or umbrella, it is the rainy season.