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Visiting Mechelen, Belgium
Mechelen is a Dutch speaking city in the Flanders region of Belgium. With a population of 78,000 as of 2006, Mechelen is one of Flanders’ Six Art Cities. Featuring office complexes on the north and industry to the south, the center of Mechelen is a cobbled medieval charmer.
Dominating the city center is the tower of St. Rumbold’s Cathedral, where if you’re up for it, you can climb the 514 steps to the top for a magnificent view of the old town. Mechelen was an important city in the Middle Ages, and much evidence of this remains. There are over 300 listed monuments, which includes some fabulous architectural specimens, among them eight historical Church buildings.
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Belgium Travel – Belgian Chocolate Sites Are a Must See and Do!
Belgium, specifically Brussels, is well-known as the chocolate capital of the world because of its contribution to the history of chocolate as well as its enduring popularity to many chocoholics around the world. Belgian chocolates have made its mark in the chocolate industry through the praline which was created in 1912. However, it was the Neuhaus chocolate shop, which opened in 1857, that became the birthplace of Belgian chocolates. Today, Belgium produces 172,000 tons of chocolate per year with more than 2,000 chocolate shops throughout the country. Since earning the title of “ Chocolate Capital of the World,” Belgium has become the number one destination and Mecca for all chocoholics across the globe.
There are several travel agencies offering chocolate-themed packaged tours in Belgium and these include Intrend Tours’ 7-days Chocolate Lovers Paradise Tours. This escorted tour will provide you a chance to:
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What to See in Belgium With Your Car Hire
Belgium Car Hire Tip – When driving in Belgium remember that you’ll be driving on the right hand side. Also cars coming from the right usually have right of way but not always. Either way it’s safer to give way.
Brussels is located in more or less the centre of the country, it’s the capital of Belgium and, with so many EU institutions based here, is the de facto capital of the European Union as well. No trip to Brussels would be complete without a visit to its oldest and most famous citizen, Manneken Pis – the bronze statue of a little boy.
If you head north to Antwerp, you’ll find this charming city which sometimes claims to be the diamond capital of the world. This claim is well founded as more than 70% of all diamonds are traded in this city! Antwerp has loads to offer with its many historical buildings and numerous museums. You could always take a tour of the port which is the 2nd largest in Europe.
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Travel to Brussels – Belgium
Everyone seems to want to travel to Brussels, Belgium. Currently there are over 1 million people living in Brussels the capital of Belgium it is also the country’s cultural and political center. The name actually mans “Marsh City” and the first people to take up residency settled there in the Sixth Century.
Today it is mainly businessman and diplomats that reside in this beautiful city as it is the headquarters for the European Union as well as NATO. But when it comes to travel to Brussels, Belgium there are a number of different ways of reaching this beautiful and historic city.
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Destination Spotlight – Belgium
The capital city of Belgium is the perfect destination for a city break. With interesting sights, great shopping and, of course, delicious chocolate, with so much to offer, here are the top five reasons to visit.
Shopping
Every girl loves a shopping spree and there’s plenty of retail therapy to be had in Brussels, from classic designer stores on avenue Louise to funky fashion boutiques on rue Antoine Dansaert.
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