Belgium has excellent domestic and international transport links, with a well-developed rail network, making it even more accessible for Eurostar travellers. It has a population of around 10 million people.

Although the chocolate and beer are world-famous, these are not the only specialities on offer. Moules-frites are a Belgian delicacy that are served in most restaurants. Much of the Belgian cuisine has a strong French influence, with rich flavours and dishes unique to each region.

Belgian Geography

Belgian Language

Destinations

Antwerp Main Attractions

Flanders Festival The annual event is held from September to October in some of the city's most significant venues, and hosts the Operas, Orchestral, choral, chamber and organ concerts, Recitals, Dance performances and Theatrical productions.... 8951 Grote Markt In the heart of the old town; visitors can see: the Brabo Fountain, Ethnographic Museum, the Folk Museum, the many Guild houses, horse-drawn carriages, Rubens Markt and Town Hall.... 8000 Koninklijke Paleis The former royal palace was Napoleon's Antwerp residence, and now houses collections of contemporary art.... 16, 1000 Lillo Visitors to this village can see the Berendrechtsluis (the world's largest lock).... 2040 Maidens House The former orphanage is now a museum and archives.... 1, 3118 Onze Lieve Vrouwkathedraal The largest Gothic church in Belgium and the Netherlands combined.... 21, 2000 The Elisabeth Gasthuis 13th century hospital with a 16th century chapel designed by A. Quellin the Younger.... 26, 2000 Vleeshuis Museum The former seat of the butcher's guild on the Vleeshouwerstraat is now the Vleeshuis Museum, showing collections of archaeological and art history.... 38, 2000