{"id":13367,"date":"2019-10-01T13:44:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T12:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=13367"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:01:20","slug":"5-great-reasons-to-visit-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/5-great-reasons-to-visit-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"5 great reasons to visit Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Even though it&#8217;s snuggled right in the center of Western Europe, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Belgium (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/belgium-the-battlefield-of-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Belgium<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is often shrugged off as a boring destination by many travellers. Belgium may be small but there\u2019s definitely no dearth of things to do and see in this enchanting little country. Home to stunning landmarks, Belgium is a country that\u2019s chock full of attractions and activities that is anything but boring. Here are five great reasons to add Belgium to your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"next travel itinerary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">next travel itinerary<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading\" >1 &#8211; A foodie\u2019s paradise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">If you have an insatiable sweet tooth, then Belgium is the place to be as it is known as one of the chocolate capitals of the world. Home to a plethora of chocolate shops where you can indulge in the pleasures of Belgian chocolate, the country also has a number of interesting chocolate museums and even a chocolate academy. Then there\u2019s the famous Belgian Waffle which is like a dream come true. Nothing quite beats a warm, gooey Belgian waffle smothered in chocolate. <br><br>Belgium may be famous for its sweet treat but did you know that it\u2019s also famous for its contributions to the vegetarian scene? The town of Ghent is one of the best veggie-friendly places and is home to some of<br>the world\u2019s finest vegetarian restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading\" >2 &#8211; Straight out of a fairy tale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Boasting of plenty of scenic beauty, the cities in Belgium flaunt stunning architecture while the smaller towns dotted around are home to quaint homes, charming waterways and bridges that look straight out of a fairytale. One such famous town in the country is picture-perfect Bruges with its quaint setting and serene canals that is reminiscent of Venice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading\" >3-  A treat for history buffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Home to numerous significant historical landmarks, particularly those dating back to the World War, Belgium is the ideal place for history buffs to get lost in. The hauntingly beautiful battlefields of Flanders, including Ypres and Passchendaele are a must-visit and so are the striking and thought-provoking mass graveyards scattered across the countryside.&nbsp; Belgium is also home several fascinating and unique museums that are well worth visiting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading\" >4 &#8211; Blessed with the best of nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Belgium is a treasure trove of natural beauty and is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. From the rolling hills, dense forests, stone villages and meandering streams of Ardensess to the enchanting beauty of the Halle\u2019s Wood or Hallerbros with its springtime carpet of blooming bluebells, Belgium is truly a slice of paradise on earth. <br><br>Then, there are the beaches in Belgium. With about 65 kilometres of wide, sandy beaches on the North Sea coast, Belgium&#8217;s coastline is lined with pretty promenades, stunning sand dunes and nature reserves and the land is speckled with beautiful coastal villages and vibrant cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading\" >5 &#8211; Shop till you drop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Belgium is the ultimate destination for retail therapy. Brussels offers limitless opportunities for luxury shopping and Antwerp, Belgium\u2019s second largest city, is one of the fashion capitals of the world right up there with Milan, Paris and New York City. 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