What to do and see in Belgium, Belgium: The Best Historic Walking Areas

September 30, 2021 Florencio Paulino

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
Restaurants in Belgium

1. Melaan

Melaan, Mechelen Belgium http://visit.mechelen.be/en/melaan
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2. Tourist Run Kortrijk

Grote Markt Belfort, Kortrijk 8500 Belgium +32 491 86 66 12 [email protected] http://www.gidsenplus.be/aanbod/tourist-run-sportieve-kennismaking-kortrijk/
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Tourist Run Kortrijk

3. The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

Begijnhof 24-28-30, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 33 00 11 http://www.visitbruges.be/religieuserfgoed/begijnhof
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The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

Reviewed By TheSGB

I've always loved Bruges as it was the first place I stayed when inter-railing as a student in the 90s with a backpack, some Belgian Francs in my pocket and a bunk bed in a youth hostel booked. What I remembered most was that it was Springtime and the daffodils at the Beguinage were stunning. Many years later I returned to Bruges last month with my boyfriend (his first visit) and I made sure to come in late March, hoping to catch the daffodils at their best. We got lucky...a beautiful sunny week and the Beguinage was a stunning as I remember. A beautiful, peaceful place to stroll around and reflect...even for a non-religious person like me. I could probably have done without the tourists who were doing a sexy, pouty photoshoot in mini skirt and thigh high boots (not sure this is quite the location!) but each to their own!

4. Mont des Arts

Brussels 1000 Belgium https://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/5461
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5. Graslei and Korenlei

Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
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Graslei and Korenlei

Reviewed By N3899ACrolandb - Ferndown, United Kingdom

Just a short stroll from central St.Michaels Bridge along each side of the quay,the range of picturesque and architectural styles are most pleasing to the eye;take along with you a descriptive guidebook,( available from the Tourist Office),and you will find interesting details of the purpose and history of the various buildings (alternatively,take the half hour informative boat trip there- currently a modest €7!)

6. Kraanlei

Kraanlei, Ghent Belgium
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Kraanlei

Reviewed By StefanieH443 - Lincoln, United States

The architecture is so beautiful along this waterway, and there are also restaurants with great water views. You can walk on either side as well as take a boat cruise.

7. Grote Markt

Antwerp 2800 Belgium 215474845 http://www.visitantwerp.be
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Grote Markt

Antwerp's "Great Market" square is a popular attraction in the heart of the old city.

8. Vismarkt

Vismarkt, Mechelen Belgium http://visit.mechelen.be/en/vismarkt
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9. Vlaeykensgang

Oude Koornmarkt Nr 16, Antwerp 2000 Belgium http://www.visitantwerpen.be/detail/vlaeykensgang-171277
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Vlaeykensgang

Reviewed By inhale-exhale321 - Switzerland, null

Take this little shortcut if you get the chance - and find the entrance. Once you enter the passage, all the city business and noise disappears. In summer you will find it a lovely cool spot and beautifully decorated with flowers and pot plants. Maybe come for lunch or dinner at the small hidden restaurant that serves local specialities.

10. Cogels Osylei

Cogels-Osylei Zurenborg, Antwerp Belgium
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Cogels Osylei

Reviewed By broekie53 - Antwerp, Belgium

The perfectly preserved Jugendstil and Art Deco houses in this street date from 1881 - 1914. Although it's not near the city center, it's certainly worthwhile to take a tram or to walk there if you want to take home some beautiful memories (and pictures) of Antwerp in one of it's many glory periods. Just a little over 100 years ago, this part of the city was still farmland; part of the Zurenborg estate of Baron Cogels-Osy. It used to be the most luxurious residential area for the rich in Antwerp.

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