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Commemorating the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo
Enactment of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo The year 2015 is big for great battle centenaries in Europe; Agincourt was fought in 1415 between the French and the English, while the Battle of Ypres took...
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Visiting Leuven From Brussels
The Gothic wonder that is Leuven’s 15th-century town hall Leuven is the main town in the Flemish region of Brabant and is famous for its brewing and gloriously ornate town hall. Visiting Leuven from...
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The Ten Best Sights in Ghent
In days gone by, Ghent was considered the poor relation of Bruges — but times have changed. Tourists are welcomed here with warmth, and Ghent is also a university city, an inland port and an industrial...
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The Canals of Ghent
Ghent boasts beautiful canals As the capital of the Flemish-speaking Oost-Vlaanderen (East Flanders) province, Ghent is an important university city, inland port and industrial center. The River Leie...
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Five Family Favorites in Bruges
Choco Story in Bruges, Belgium Tiny Bruges has spectacular medieval architecture and is eye-catching enough to enthrall most kids; in addition it has plenty of unusual attractions specifically aimed at...
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Waterloo 200 years after the battle
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium. I visited Waterloo a few months ago, however the city was preparing its big reenactment – which took place the weekend of...
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Top Five Things to Do in Ypres
The Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres The medieval town of Ypres was a center of the Flemish textile trade that had its heyday in the 13th century. As the centuries passed the town was repeatedly razed in...
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco in Brussels
Victor Horta’s Autrique House was the first Art Nouveau building in Brussels. As well as possessing one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world, Brussels is also famous for its peerless...
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Guide to Belgian Waffles in Brussels
Waffles on display in a Brussels bakery. The waffle and Brussels go together like fish ‘n’ chips and England, and they are available just about everywhere throughout the country from streets vendors...
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The European Parliament Visitor Centre in Brussels
The futuristic architecture of the European Parliament in Brussels. Brussels is a city of architectural contrasts, of majestic medieval splendor but also of sleek modern marble palaces where the...
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