This tour must start at Antwerp Central Station. Its structure is imposing both inside and outside. It has been recently renovated while retaining its period charm. This monument of stone, glass, and metal is worth a visit, especially since it is the starting point to visit the entire Antwerp region. Antwerp City Hall is a ►
This tour must start at Antwerp Central Station. Its structure is imposing both inside and outside. It has been recently renovated while retaining its period charm. This monument of stone, glass, and metal is worth a visit, especially since it is the starting point to visit the entire Antwerp region. Antwerp City Hall is a must-see, as it was built in the flamboyant style of the Flemish Renaissance. It is the great pride of Belgium, and this place is a very touristic site. It is also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and to admire it, travelers will have to go to the main square. All art lovers will be dazzled by its splendor, and they can even enter through the small wooden doors on which the portraits of the Dukes of Brabant appear. Inside, there is a detailed description of the stages of the history of the town hall and its cultural riches. In Bruges, the Belfry, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, stands as one of Flanders\' oldest examples of medieval civil and public architecture. Travelers should know that the Belfry of Bruges bears the city\'s clock and carillon. This magnificent thirteenth-century tower located on Markt Square will be a beautiful walk for the bravest who are ready to climb the 366 steps and admire the incredible view of the city. Tourists will also walk on the side of the Halle aux Draps, which adjoins the Belfry. This structure is a solid tribute to craftsmanship. The beautiful labyrinth of tiles will seduce the most skeptical, not to mention the exceptional view at its summit. A little further in the Bruges region is the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a true emblem of Flanders architecture. It is trendy for its artifact, which is simply a vial containing the blood of Christ, according to legend. Travelers can visit the two chapels, one of which is Romanesque and the second neo-Gothic. In addition, tourists will have to go there on a Friday or during the monumental procession on Ascension Thursday if they want to see the vial. In Brugge, don\'t forget the Sint-Janshuis Mill. It is the only one that is still open and allows tourists to see how to grind grain. The mill will enable curious travelers to learn much about the region\'s history. The Grand Beguinage is described as a series of alleys and gardens, not to mention dozens of houses and convents made of traditional sandstone. It is another place that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tourists will appreciate the peaceful walks they can do there. The Grand Beguinage will invite travelers to experience a timeless moment. Then, the Cathedral of St. Rombaut in Mechelen is described as a metropolitan church and is even the most important in the country. In this place, there is a mausoleum of the archbishops of Mechelen since 1559, but also multiple funerary monuments and epitaphs that decorate the ambulatory. The interior of this place will take the breath away of tourists with its impressive decoration. That said, what makes the cathedral so famous is its tower which is accessible to those who are ready to climb the 600 steps. On the first floor, tourists will see the old crane used to mount loads upwards. On the second floor, there is an old carillon and the bell ringer\'s box; on the third floor, they will see the new carillon. Afterward, the upper floor makes the clock and the automatic wheel visible, not to mention the exceptional view of the Atomium and Antwerp. Before leaving the Flemish region of Belgium, tourists must stop by the university library and tower in Leuven. The visit will be very appreciated with the help of the audio guide, which is ideal for those who wish to visit at their own pace. Of course, the architecture is exquisite and usually gives chills to travelers. ◄
