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Things to do in Belgium: Brussels, Antwerp, Mechelen & Ypres
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items I’ve been to three cities in Belgium, and honestly, I still can’t decide which one is my favourite. Each city had such a different character, and I found something to love in all of them. Before going, I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but Belgi...
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Brussels
Antwerp
Mechelen
Ypres
Brussels
Before visiting Brussels, I honestly did not know much about the city and did not have many expectations. But once I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The city felt calm and welcoming, and I really liked how different each...
The Pestana Brussels Schuman was a really comfortable place to stay in Brussels. I especially liked the location because it was in a quieter area, but still very convenient for getting around the city. The Schuman metro station was nearby, and there ...
Pestana Brussels Schuman, Brussels
The European Parliament was one of the places in Brussels that I was really interested to see in person. The whole area has a very modern and international feeling, and it was interesting to see such an important European institution up close.
European Parliament
The birthplace of Audrey Hepburn is a small but interesting stop in Brussels. There is not really a big attraction to visit here — it is simply the house. I liked that it was such a simple discovery. You are just walking through a normal Brussels nei...
Birthplace Of Audrey Hepburn
I had seen Magritte’s paintings before, but seeing so many of them together made me appreciate his work much more. Some of the paintings are really strange at first, but the longer you look at them, the more interesting they become. I especially like...
Magritte Museum
Parc du Cinquantenaire was one of my favourite places to simply walk around in Brussels. It is huge, open, and surrounded by impressive buildings, with the famous triumphal arch making the whole place feel even more dramatic. What I enjoyed most was ...
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Grand-Place de Bruxelles was honestly one of the places in Brussels that made me stop and just look around. The square is surrounded by these huge, detailed historic buildings, and standing in the middle of it feels completely different from walking ...
Grand-Place de Bruxelles
WOLF Food Market was such a fun stop in Brussels - so many food options in one place, a lively atmosphere, and the freedom to choose exactly what you’re craving.
WOLF Food Market
Honestly, still thinking about these fries. They were SO good, probably one of the best things I ate in Brussels. Definitely a 10/10 and a place I would go back to just for the fries.
Frites Atelier | Brussel
The whole shop is dedicated to rubber ducks, but not just the classic yellow ones - there are so many different characters, themes, costumes, and funny designs that you can spend quite a while looking through everything.
Brussels Duck store
Antwerp
Antwerp was such a lovely city and honestly one of the places I enjoyed the most. It felt charming, beautiful, and very easy to explore. Unfortunately, I only had limited time there, so I could not see everything I wanted to. Even with that, I really...
The KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp was one of the places that impressed me the most in Antwerp. The museum is absolutely huge, and every room feels like there is something new to discover. I loved walking through the different galleries an...
KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The Plantentuin is such a small hidden spot in Antwerp that you almost forget you are in the middle of the city. After walking around busy streets, it was nice to suddenly have some greenery and quiet around me. I liked that it was not a place where ...
Plantentuin
The Museum Mayer van den Bergh felt much more intimate than the huge museums I visited. It has a very personal story behind it, built around the collection of Fritz Mayer van den Bergh, who was especially fascinated by Pieter Bruegel and collected a ...
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
The Cathedral of Our Lady is one of the places in Antwerp that is impossible to miss. Its huge tower in the city centre, and when you are walking through the surrounding streets, you keep getting different views of it from between the buildings. It i...
Cathedral of Our Lady
Wolf Sharing Food Market was one of my favourite food stops in Antwerp. It is a big indoor food market with lots of different places to choose from, so everyone can find something they like. There is also a photo booth, which made it even more fun. I...
Wolf Sharing Food Market
Mechelen
Mechelen is a small and charming city with a very peaceful and calm atmosphere. I spent only one day there, which was enough to walk around, explore the streets, and enjoy the relaxed feeling of the city. It was a lovely place to slow down and spend ...
The Museum Hof van Busleyden was a really interesting place to visit in Mechelen. What I liked most was that the museum itself is inside a beautiful historic city palace, so even the building is part of the experience. The museum focuses a lot on the...
Museum Hof van Busleyden
De Duiveltjes is one of the most charming historic buildings in Mechelen. It stands right by the water in the Haverwerf area and immediately catches your attention because of its dark wooden façade and unique details. It was a lovely place to stop an...
De Duiveltjes
Grootbrug was one of those simple places in Mechelen that I really enjoyed. The bridge offers a beautiful view of the river. It was a lovely spot to stop for a few minutes, take some photos, and just enjoy the scenery.
Grootbrug
Beans was a lovely little café in Mechelen, and I really enjoyed stopping there while exploring the city. It had a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, making it a nice place to sit down, have a coffee, and take a break from walking around. I especially like...
Beans
Saint Rumbold’s Tower is probably the most recognisable landmark in Mechelen. It stands right in the centre of the city and is impossible to miss because of its impressive height and architecture. Even if you do not go inside, it is definitely one of...
Saint Rumbold's Tower
Ypres
Ypres was one of the places we visited together as a group. We had a guided tour, which made the experience more interesting because we learned more about the city’s history and its importance. It was an emotional experience to explore Ypres together...
The In Flanders Fields Museum was probably the most emotional part of our visit to Ypres. Since we came as a group and had a guided tour of the city, visiting the museum made the history we were learning about feel much more real. The exhibitions foc...
In Flanders Fields Museum
Hill 60 felt very different from the museums and memorials we had visited in Ypres. Hill 60 is one of the remaining authentic battlefield sites in Flanders. For me, the contrast between the quiet scenery and what happened here during the First World ...
Hill 60 Memorial Site
One thing that really surprised me about Ypres was how many military cemeteries are spread throughout the area. Before visiting, I did not realise just how many there were. We stopped at one of them during our trip, although unfortunately I do not re...
Bedford House Cemetery