It’s hard to pinpoint what makes Belgium such an attractive tourist destination. Perhaps it’s the friendliness and kindness of the people, the upbeat and relaxed atmosphere, the striking architecture or the fine cuisine.
Positioned between France and the Netherlands, Belgium is often referred to as the Essence of Europe. Belgium is diverse in language and cultural backgrounds. The official languages in Belgium are Dutch and French; although English is widely spoken. German is also spoken by a small segment of the population.
Brussels, Belgium’s capital, is the site of the European Union and NATO, as well as a wealth of international trade and finance institutes and fine art museums. With its intricate train network connecting all of Belgium, traveling through the country is relatively easy. Within a day you can easily see all the best that Belgium has to offer including taking a cruise down a canal in Bruges, searching for diamonds in Antwerp, munching on waffles on the beach in Oostende, reveling in a festival in Binche, touring a castle in Namur, taking a stroll in the medieval city of Brugge, or hunting for antiques at an outdoor market in Liege.
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