Destination Flanders
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Destination Flanders
Brussels
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Brussels / Brussels is home to the Atomium, Manneken-Pis, Tintin and surrealism, but the capital of Europe has so much more to offer. Visit Brussels and you’ll be amazed by this lively city full of art, heritage and a wide diversity of cultures.
Antwerp
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Antwerp / Get inspired by Flanders’ second biggest city. When in Antwerp, admire the gorgeous architecture, fantastic museums, world-renewed artists and enjoy many lovely bars and restaurants. On top of that, Antwerp is also THE Fashion City of Belgium.
Ghent
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Ghent / Ghent, such a beautiful city. Friendly people, inspiring art and heritage, small and cozy streets, alternative bars, music and beer. Students relaxing at the water, with their minds in the clouds, listening to the wind whispering the story of Europe's best kept secret.
Bruges
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Bruges / A city center listed as UNESCO cultural heritage, masterpieces all around town and a vibrant atmosphere day and night. Do you need more to fall in love with this charming city? Besides, Bruges is often referred to as the most romantic city in Flanders
Leuven
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Leuven / A vibrant student population and a rich history meet each other in the city of Leuven, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities (KU Leuven), founded in 1425. It’s also Belgium’s brewing capital. So, for a delicious glass of Belgian beer, Leuven is the place to be.
Mechelen
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Mechelen / Mechelen is a small and picturesque city that is big on charm and history, thriving with quaint shops, car-free areas and pleasant little squares. Students from all over the world come to learn to play church bells at Mechelen’s carillon school. Sitting outside on the terrace of a cafe sipping a local beer while listening to church bells ringing, perfect.
Belgian Coast
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Belgian Coast / The North sea, loved by the everyone. Not because the sea is warm and turquoise, but because of the infinite sandy beaches, the cozy seaside municipalities and the big harbors. Visiting the coast of Belgium means you will not get bored. There is a wide range of activities like kiting, go-carting or watching shrimp fishermen on horseback at work (unique!). Some places at the Belgian coast have wild nightlife and warren shopping streets. While other places focus on the beautiful nature elements.
Food in Flanders
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Food in Flanders / Good food, good chefs and the Good life are the main ingredients in the Flemish way of life. Flanders is identified with waffles, fries, beer and chocolate and we understand why, they’re delicious... BUT there is so much more to discover! Take a look here and feel free to come to Flanders and taste it yourself. Smakelijk eten! (dutch for 'enjoy your meal')
Belgian Chocolate
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Belgian Chocolate / In Belgium it's not just about buying chocolate - it's about enjoying diverse unique experiences. Pay a visit to a chocolate museum, participate in one of the many workshops or tastings, have a break in a charming tearoom and discover the surprising combination of chocolate and beer. In Flanders and Brussels, you have the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in the sweet world of chocolate.
Belgian Beers
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Belgian Beers / A beer-lover's paradise with over 1.500 different original beers.Belgium is a beer-lover’s paradise. And that’s not just its proud inhabitants talking. Even UNESCOagrees: it added Belgian beer to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. And to honour those, we pay attention to every little detail. Many of our fine beers have their own tailored glass in which that beer, and only that one, can be served. That eye for detail makes us the greatest beer nation in the world. Cheers!
Cycling in Flanders
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Cycling in Flanders / With its bergs and cobbles, Flanders is a paradise for cyclists. Are you ready to get on your bike and explore the beautiful sceneries, picturesque villages and artistic cities? If you are a cycling-race enthusiast, a trip to Flanders is nothing less than a pilgrimage to the most hallowed grounds in the sport.
Fashion in Flanders
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Fashion in Flanders / Fashion hotspots and latest news in Flanders and Brussels
Heritage in Flanders
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Heritage in Flanders / Flanders has a deep and rich cultural heritage that goes back hundreds of years. While watching this old buildings, places, art, your mind flies back in time. It’s fascinating to see that all this cultural heritage is still standing, well-preserved, so many years later. It feels like you’re walking through another age.
Art in Flanders
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Art in Flanders / Flemish Masters such as Rubens, Van Eyck and Bruegel turned Flanders into one of the world’s most culturally sophisticated regions in the Middle Ages. Later, Delvaux and Magritte provided a surrealist journey through their paintings, whilst artists such as Tuymans, Borremans, Panamarenko and Ensor show the uniqueness of contemporary art.
Flanders is a Festival
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Flanders is a Festival / With more than 280 festivals a year, Flanders is the ultimate place to experience the festival atmosphere. The biggest bands and DJs, 16.500 km² of festival ground, the most original sceneries and world’s best festivals make Flanders a unique music destination. It’s definitely worth to put some festivals on your bucket list while visiting Flanders!
Flanders Fields 14-18
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Flanders Fields 14-18 / Flanders Fields was a major battle theatre in the First World War. A million soldiers from more than 50 different countries were wounded, missing or killed in action here. Entire cities and villages were destroyed, their population on the run. Ypres and Passchendaele became worldwide symbols for the senselessness of war. Today, the peaceful region still bears witness to this history in monuments, museums, cemeteries and the countless individual stories that link it with the world.