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Major tourist sites of Belgian Flanders

Collection of main tourist attractions in Belgium including historic centers, medieval castles, cathedrals, museums and heritage sites located throughout Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and other Belgian destinations.

Shrimp fishing in Oostduinkerke
Shrimp fishing in Oostduinkerke

Oostduinkerke, Belgium

Traditional fishing method practiced on horseback in the shallow waters of the North Sea, listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage since 2013.

Castle of the Counts of Flanders
Castle of the Counts of Flanders

Ghent, Belgium

Fortress built in the 12th century with a keep, defensive walls, torture chamber, collection of medieval armor and panoramic city view from its towers.

Belfry of Bruges
Belfry of Bruges

Bruges, Belgium

This 83-meter-high medieval tower dominates the Market Square and has 366 steps leading to the top where the historic bells are housed.

De Halve Maan Brewery
De Halve Maan Brewery

Bruges, Belgium

This traditional brewery established in 1856 by the Maes family continues to produce Brugse Zot blond beer using ancestral artisanal methods.

Graslei and Korenlei
Graslei and Korenlei

Ghent, Belgium

These two parallel quays along the Lys feature a row of guild houses and bourgeois residences dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Historic center of Bruges
Historic center of Bruges

Bruges, Belgium

Old district inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, featuring Gothic churches, Flemish art museums, and cobbled squares lined with colored gabled houses.

Central Station
Central Station

Antwerp, Belgium

Train terminal inaugurated in 1905 with monumental dome, marble staircases, Art Nouveau glass roof, and main hall decorated with gilding and ornamental sculptures.

Plantin-Moretus Museum
Plantin-Moretus Museum

Antwerp, Belgium

Former home and print workshop of the Plantin-Moretus family, preserving historic presses, illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance library, and rooms decorated with gilded leather showing the typographic art of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Market Square
Market Square

Bruges, Belgium

Central square surrounded by historic buildings, including the 14th-century Gothic town hall, covered market halls, and an 83-meter belfry tower with carillon.

Basilica of the Holy Blood
Basilica of the Holy Blood

Bruges, Belgium

Religious building from the 12th century with two superimposed chapels, the upper chapel holding a venerated relic of Christ's blood brought back from the Crusades.

Grand-Place of Antwerp
Grand-Place of Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

Central square surrounded by 16th-century historical buildings, including the Flemish Renaissance City Hall and guildhouses with sculpted facades and the Brabo fountain illustrating the city's legend.

Luc Vanlaere Harpist - Harp Museum
Luc Vanlaere Harpist - Harp Museum

Belgium

Cultural space dedicated to the harp, displaying historic and contemporary instruments with musical demonstrations by professional artists.

Ghent city center
Ghent city center

Ghent, Belgium

Historic district crossed by the Lys and Scheldt canals, grouping together Gothic churches, a 14th-century belfry, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders and rows of bourgeois houses along paved quays.

Lake Minnewater
Lake Minnewater

Bruges, Belgium

Rectangular pond surrounded by weeping willows and lawns, inhabited by white swans, connected to the historic center by a stone bridge and bordered by the former medieval powder tower.

Cathedral of Our Lady
Cathedral of Our Lady

Antwerp, Belgium

Gothic religious building from the 14th century housing works by Rubens, stained glass windows and carved liturgical furniture in its chapels and choir.

Museum aan de Stroom
Museum aan de Stroom

Antwerp, Belgium

This contemporary museum presents ethnographic and maritime collections in a ten-storey building offering a view over the city and the Scheldt.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Saint Bavo Cathedral

Ghent, Belgium

Gothic church from the 13th century conserving the famous polyptych by the Van Eyck brothers, works by Rubens and numerous sculptures.

Chocolate Nation
Chocolate Nation

Antwerp, Belgium

Interactive exhibition center tracing the history of Belgian chocolate from the cacao bean to creations by contemporary master chocolatiers.

Bellewaerde Park
Bellewaerde Park

Ieper, Belgium

Leisure complex combining thrill rides, family carousels and zoo areas presenting mammals, birds, and reptiles in themed enclosures.

Beguinage
Beguinage

Bruges, Belgium

Medieval architectural complex created in the 13th century, including white houses, enclosed gardens and a chapel currently home to Benedictine nuns in a preserved setting.

Choco-Story - Chocolate Museum
Choco-Story - Chocolate Museum

Bruges, Belgium

This museum presents the historical development of cocoa from Mayan and Aztec civilizations to modern techniques of Belgian chocolate production.

Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Antwerpen

Antwerp, Belgium

Zoo founded in 1843 housing over 5000 animals in historical Art Nouveau buildings and featuring a tropical greenhouse for exotic butterflies.

Last Post Ceremony
Last Post Ceremony

Ieper, Belgium

Daily military ceremony honoring soldiers who died during the Great War, accompanied by the Last Post bugle call played by local firefighters every evening at eight o'clock.

Historium Brugge
Historium Brugge

Bruges, Belgium

Multimedia exhibition center reconstructing the golden age of Bruges in the 15th century through immersive projections, recreated sets and modern interactive technologies.

Fries Museum
Fries Museum

Bruges, Belgium

Cultural institution dedicated to the historical origin of the fried potato, presenting preparation techniques and the culinary importance of this traditional Belgian dish.

Burg Square
Burg Square

Bruges, Belgium

Historic square in the medieval center bringing together the 14th-century Gothic Town Hall, Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Courthouse in a remarkable architectural ensemble.

In Flanders Fields Museum
In Flanders Fields Museum

Ieper, Belgium

Located in the reconstructed Cloth Hall, this museum traces the history of the battles in the Ypres Salient through testimonies, personal objects, and interactive reconstructions.

Rubenshuis
Rubenshuis

Antwerp, Belgium

Former residence and studio of the Baroque painter, this 17th-century house displays his works as well as those of his contemporaries in a restored period setting.

Damme
Damme

Damme, Belgium

This former trading city preserves its ramparts, canals, and red brick Gothic houses from the Middle Ages reflecting its prosperous past.

Atlantic Wall Museum
Atlantic Wall Museum

Ostend, Belgium

This military museum presents a collection of objects, uniforms, and equipment in authentic bunkers constructed by the German army during the occupation of the Belgian coast.

Illusion Antwerpen
Illusion Antwerpen

Antwerp, Belgium

Venue offering deceptive sensory experiences and playful installations based on optical and cognitive phenomena to entertain visitors of all ages.

Groeninge Museum
Groeninge Museum

Bruges, Belgium

Museum of Flemish and Belgian art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

Saint Michael's Bridge
Saint Michael's Bridge

Ghent, Belgium

Historic stone bridge with panoramic views of the churches.

Blankenberge
Blankenberge

Blankenberge, Belgium

Seaside resort on the Flemish coast featuring a sandy beach, historic pier and seafront promenade lined with restaurants and tourist shops.

Kortrijk
Kortrijk

Kortrijk, Belgium

Historic city located in the province of West Flanders.

Zwin Nature Park
Zwin Nature Park

Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Coastal nature reserve with birdwatching and salt marsh ecosystem.

Veurne
Veurne

Veurne, Belgium

This municipality has a historic center encircled by fortifications with a belfry, Gothic church and bourgeois houses, known for its annual penitents' processions.

Coastal tram
Coastal tram

Belgian coast, Belgium

This electrified railway line runs sixty-eight kilometers between De Panne and Knokke-Heist, serving all coastal towns and their main tourist attractions.

Nieuwpoort
Nieuwpoort

Nieuwpoort, Belgium

This coastal town has a fishing port, modern marinas, sandy beaches and a rebuilt city center following the destruction of the First World War.

Diamond Museum
Diamond Museum

Bruges, Belgium

Museum dedicated to the history of Antwerp's diamond industry, presenting traditional cutting and polishing techniques as well as historic tools used by jewelers.

Markt
Markt

Bruges, Belgium

Large paved public square forming the historical center of the city, lined with Gothic and Flemish gabled houses, regularly hosting traditional markets and local cultural events.

Knokke-Heist
Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Coastal destination known for its wide beaches, many contemporary art galleries, casino and luxury shops in the city center.

Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum

Bruges, Belgium

Cultural institution bringing together archaeological remains discovered in the Flemish region, including medieval objects, ancient pottery, prehistoric tools and evidence of local Roman occupation.

De Panne
De Panne

De Panne, Belgium

This Belgian coastal town features stretches of fine sand bordered by preserved natural dunes. Visitors can explore footpaths crossing the Westhoek nature reserve. The coastal tram connects this area directly to other seaside resorts of the Flemish region.

Minnewater Park
Minnewater Park

Bruges, Belgium

Green area arranged around a former medieval harbor basin, including walking paths, wooded zones, a historic tower and flowered gardens frequented by swans and wild ducks.

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