Welcome to Belgium
Belgium holds a special place in our heart. We have relatives there and we spent a month with them exploring this incredible, small country. Belgium is steeped in history from World War I and II sites, to medieval castles, to glorious cathedrals, to cities with serene canals. I would be amiss if I didn’t mention the unique beer culture in Belgium. So ingrained in the mind of the Belgian is the importance of beer, that it was formally recognized on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Simply put, they have the best beer in the world. Oh, and we can’t forget chocolate, and waffles…
Posts on Belgium…
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- Belgium has a big personality brimming with stunning architecture, cobblestone streets, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and charismatic cities on canals making Venice jealous.
- Imagine sitting beneath the shadow of a 14th century tower clock, sipping a Belgian beer and listening to the carillon play in Lier, Belgium.
- Europe is brimming with ancient churches and Belgium has some of the best.
- Built in 1180, Belgium has the only remaining medieval castle with a moat and largely intact defence system in Flanders.
- If you are a history buff, particularly if you are from Canada and are intrigued by the World Wars, Flanders Fields in Belgium is a must-see destination.
- And, of course, I am going to mention beer yet again. You can’t go to Belgium and not enjoy a “sandwich in a glass”.
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