10 reasons to visit Belgium - the land of chocolate

Belgium is a fairyland

Belgium is the embodiment of a real fairy tale that has come to life in our reality. Medieval architecture of cities and charming landscapes of the countryside, romantic castles and chic estates, magnificent beaches and exquisite balneological resorts, famous Belgian cuisine and breathtaking chocolate - everything here invites you to spend a unique, truly comfortable vacation.

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1. Royal Palace

From childhood, we know from our favorite fairy tales that every king should have a beautiful castle. It would be quite logical to start your journey from the royal palace. Palais Royal de Bruxelles is located in the center of the capital, in the Brussels Park, and is the official residence of the Belgian monarch. True, it is used by the king mainly for official events.

2. Belgian chocolate

Many people have heard about its taste. But few people know that chocolate appeared thanks to a Belgian pharmacist (!). He was just trying to create a new cough medicine, and ended up creating chocolate.

3. Pissing Girl

We all know about one of the most famous sights of Brussels, the symbol of this city - "Manneken Pis". It turns out that there is another similar fountain. Here, in Brussels, there is a fountain-sculpture "Manneken Pis".

4. Monument "Atomium"

This architectural structure was built as a symbol of the peaceful use of atomic energy. The monument is a model of an iron molecule magnified 165 billion times. Inside it is one of the fastest elevators in Europe.

5. Park «Mini-Europe»

This is a miniature park at the foot of the aforementioned Atomium. In the Mini-Europe park there are copies of the most famous buildings in Europe. Their scale is 1:25. It features about 80 European cities and 350 buildings on an area of ​​24,000 square meters.

6. European Quarter

Brussels has been the capital of the European Community since 1958. Here is the headquarters of the European Commission. An entire block was built specifically for EU institutions.

7. Pool Nemo 33

One of the deepest pools in the world built for scuba diving. There are two platforms installed at different depths - 5 and 10 meters. As well as a "well" for diving to a depth of almost 35 meters. The pool also has artificial caves and windows for viewing dives from the side.

8. Grand Place

This is one of the most beautiful squares not only in Belgium, but also in Europe as a whole. It is located in the center of Brussels. Here are two of the most important sights of Belgium - the Town Hall and the Bread House. Every two years, in August, the square is decorated with the most famous flower carpet in Europe. Its area is 1800 square meters.

9. Basilica of the Holy Blood of Christ

As you may have guessed, the remains of the holy blood of Christ are stored here. Which, according to legend, was brought from the crusade by Count Diederik of Flanders. The blood of the Lord is stored in a luxuriously decorated casket. Every year on the day of the Ascension of Christ, this casket is carried in a solemn procession through the whole of Bruges.

10 Belfort Watchtower

From this tower, 83 meters high, you can enjoy the panorama of the city of Bruges and its surroundings. On the ground floor of the building there is a museum of archeology.