Belgium is all about a harmonious fusion of old-world charm and modern culture and trends. Its compact size, minimal language barrier, and multicultural composition make it one of Europe’s top destinations. From fairytale castles and Gothic cathedrals to epic battlefields and dreamy chocolate shops, this European gem is the home of many spectacular places and it’ll only make you want to stay longer.
Wondering where to go in Belgium?
Check out our list of the country’s most beautiful urban spaces from Durbuy, the smallest town in the world, to Dinant, the fairytale town on the Meuse River.
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Torgny, one of the prettiest villages in Wallonia.It is located in Gaume on the banks of the charming Chiers River, it’s nestled along a forest, enjoys quite a gentle climate than the country’s northern reaches. Why not stop by and take a look in its pretty streets, discover its architectural heritage and enjoy Chef Clément Petitjean’s restaurant, rewarded with a Michelin star.
Malmedy is a Walloon city and It lies in the province of Liège. This town in a deep wooded valley in the Ardennes has a story that begins with the foundation of an abbey.
This lovely town dating back to the early medieval period that has maintained its charm and a number of historic buildings including the beautiful Cathedral of Malmedy.There has been a carnival of Cwarmê in Malmedy since the 15th century. It’s one of the best carnival in the entire Europe.
Rochefort is a province of Namur, close to the Ardennes located on the banks of the River Lomme. It is a medieval town that has retained much of its beauty and charm. It’s a historical town of the mediaeval period. Which is now best known for Trappist beer.Many shops and cafés sell Rochefort’s famous Trappist beer, but the Abbaye de St-Rémy is a place where it’s brewed.
The “smallest town” on earth, Durbuy is a town in eastern Belgium. The clifftop Belvedere viewpoint overlooks the town and Ourthe River Valley. Less than two hours from Brussels, Maastricht or Aachen and only slightly further from Lille, you are at the heart of a thousand years of history, in a rural area brimming with heritage and flavours of every kind. At any time of the year the old mediaeval town of Durbuy invites you to stroll through its cobbled streets or to explore the enormous variety of walking trails in the vicinity.
Located in rural West Flanders, Veurn lies at the junction of four canals.
It is famous for its annual processions of the Holy Cross and of the Penitents, both dating from medieval times. Historical buildings grouped around the ancient Grote Markt include the 15th-century Gothic-style Spanish Pavilion, the 15th-century St. Nicholas Church with its massive tower and the Spanish Guard House. The stunning buildings have made it a must-see in Belgium for architecture buffs.
Dinant the daughter of Meuse is the tourist heart of Wallonia. A true picture-postcard town, Dinant provides a stunning spectacle, especially when you look across the Meuse and lift your gaze towards the Citadelle and the onion-domed tower of the Collegiate church, all highlighted by the ribbon of houses and shops running alongside the river. Dinant is a “city of music.” It is perhaps the most popular destination in Belgium.
Damme, where you find yourself back in the Middle Ages! It is a picturesque medieval town in the green Flemish polders to the north-east of Bruges lies this charming town. This beautiful medieval port town lies on the banks of Damse Vaart,
which is without doubt one of the most beautiful pieces of nature in all Belgium. The canal is lined with magnificent poplars. Quite the ‘literary town’, Damme is home to a monthly book market and a number of bookshops and notable residents include Jacob van Maerlant, a 13th century Flemish poet whose statue is in the town square.
Belgium’s Bath: a spa break in Spa.It is situated in the wooded hills of the northern Ardennes, southeast of Liège. Spa has been of interest since the Roman times.The town may be focused on wellbeing, but it proves lively all year round thanks to its prestigious casino and fascinating museums. It is also a remarkably preserved natural environment. Its spring water, slightly sparkling, will enhance any meal. You can expect a bubbly time in Spa!
Bouillon is a town that manages to nail the best bits of the Belgian Ardennes.It is famed for its imposing castle located on a rocky bend in the river overlooking the town. It has the Ducal Museum that examines the area’s history through artworks, weapons and folk artifacts along with that miles of footpaths allow visitors to explore the lush forests of the Semois Valley.
De Haan is a beach resort on the Belgian sea coast in West Flanders. It has kept the charm of the 1930s, with a lot of white villas and compared to the other Belgian seaside resorts. It is forbidden to build buildings higher than 5 floors here. It’s meandering streets are filled with beautiful Belle Époque buildings and the town was once home to Albert Einstein.
Promising to add a zest of fun and excitement to your journey, these places in Belgium will surely make it a memorable affair while you’re in the beautiful country of Belgium.
