The official home of the Belgian king, you will always know if he is in the country when you see the Belgian flag flying on top of the building. Continue reading
The Royal Palace (Palais Royal), Bruxelles
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The Horta Museum, Bruxelles, Belgium
The Victor Horta Museum in Brussels is an attraction than no fan of art and architecture will want to miss. It’s found at 25 Rue Americaine and comprises both the former home and studio of the man who is widely acknowledged as the key figure in the Art Nouveau world of architecture. Continue reading
Gravensteen, Ghent
An imposing fortress that looms over the city of Ghent, Gravensteen Castle is not necessarily pretty, and that’s how it was intended to be. In the Middle Ages, when Graventeen Castle was built, Europe was a very unsafe place. Ruling factions constantly vied for land and power and borders shifted nearly with the passing of each year. Continue reading
Grand Place, Brussels
There’s really nothing that can truly prepare you for the first time that you lay eyes on the Grand Place, which is the main plaza in Brussels. Continue reading