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Although small in size, Belgium has big influence in Europe as the hub of the European Union in Brussels, its capital city.

As an international power center, Dutch, French, German and English are widely spoken throughout Belgium's three major regions - Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.

Belgium top attractions

First time visitors to Brussels shouldn't miss the iconic Manneken Pis, probably the most famous statue in all of Belgium, along with other top capital city attractions including the twin towers of the Cathedral of St. Michel & Gudle with its heady mix of romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles.

The very heartbeat of the city can be felt in the main square, seemingly always buzzing with cafe goers under the watchful eye of the Grand Palace. In 2012, watch here for the famous flower carpet of 1 million begonias that biannually blanket the square (in a beloved tradition that began in 1971.)

Belgium's other top attractions continue to offer old-world charm in Antwerp; vivid medieval majesty in such towns as Ghent and Bruges; contrasted with a stark reminder of war's tragic consequences in a memorial to the 20th century fallen at Flanders Fields.

More about Belgium travel around the Web:

Belgium Travel Network - Top spot for all things Belgium travel including special focus on Brussels, Antwerp, Waterloo, Bruges, Ghent, and Liege with major tourist attractions, hotel and dining guides

Visit Belgium.com - The latest news & updates, event schedule, major attractions, photos, maps, plus practical tourist information including train schedules, car rentals, and biking guides.

Brussels Tourism - The capital and major tourist sites plus online hotel booking, restaurants, nightlife guide, museums and theater, offbeat attractions.

Bruges Visitors Guide - As beautifully laid out as the city itself, and featuring maps, photos, hotel guide, restaurants and nightlife, museums and guided tour info.

Photo Guide to Bruges - Go on a virtual tour.

Welcome to Flanders - Choose your language, then explore the city via a clickable map with facts and views of Ypres and the historic battlefields, the coast and historic buildings, plus an event calendar, special travel deals, hotels, related links.

Belgium Summer Travel Calendar:

also see -> Belgium Wineries | Christmas in Belgium

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