Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Cathedral bells ring across the ancient cobblestones of Tournai before the sun fully clears the rooftops. This small Belgian city, second only to Tongeren in age, carries a history etched into every stone of its UNESCO-listed Notre-Dame Cathedral. Five towers rise against the sky, a Romanesque masterpiece that has dominated the skyline for over eight […]
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Updated June 12, 2026 by europeexplored
Brussels is far more than just the administrative capital of Europe, it’s a vibrant, multilingual city of Art Nouveau townhouses, world-class museums, fantastic food (from Michelin-starred restaurants to the world’s best frites), and the magnificent Grand Place, regularly voted the most beautiful square in Europe. As the de facto capital of Europe, Brussels punches above […]
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Categories: Belgium, Sights
Updated June 12, 2026 by europeexplored
Belgium is the heart of Europe, the compact, multilingual kingdom that hosts Europe’s principal institutions in Brussels and punches far above its modest size in cuisine (it invented frites, produces some of the world’s finest chocolate and beer, and has more Michelin stars per capita than France), art history (Van Eyck, Bruegel, Rubens, Magritte, and […]
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