Belgium: what to see and travel guide
Belgium is small but packed: Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, with medieval architecture, comics, beer and chocolate. May to September has the best weather, and in December Christmas markets fill the squares.
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Cities and towns in Turi
- 682
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sept
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Main cities in Belgium
- BrusselsCapital
- Antwerp
- Ghent
- Charleroi
- Liège
- Anderlecht
- Schaarbeek
- Bruges
- Namur
- Leuven
World Heritage sites in Belgium
Some of the places in Belgium on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, from the best known down:
- Grand-Place
- Tournai Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
- Museum Plantin-Moretus
- Lifts on the old Canal du Centre
- Sonian Forest
- St. Rumbold's Cathedral
What to eat in Belgium
- Belgian waffles
- Moules-frites
- Belgian chocolate
How to plan your trip
Decide how many days you have and pick two or three areas per week at most. Check your passport, entry requirements and insurance before booking, and save the places you want to see so you do not miss any.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Which cities should you visit in Belgium?
Some of the most important cities in Belgium are Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège. In Turi you can mark any of its 682 cities and towns.
When is the best time to visit Belgium?
The best months are usually May, June, July, August, September, and December.
What local food should you try in Belgium?
Some typical dishes of Belgium are Belgian waffles, Moules-frites, Belgian chocolate.
What is there to see in Belgium?
Its best-known World Heritage sites include Grand-Place, Tournai Cathedral, Stoclet Palace, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Museum Plantin-Moretus.