Oct 12 2010
Visiting Belgium
Located in between the countries of France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Belgium is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Europe. This cosmopolitan country has long made a mark in history. It was one of the founding members of the European Union. It is also home of NATO and OECD. Today, the country is not only one of the key financial players in Europe. It is also a country that takes pride in its rich cultural heritage, fine food, and breathtaking landscapes. Indeed, Belgium is one of the countries that every traveler must travel at least once in their entire life.
When to Go – Because of its temperate maritime climate, Belgium is one of the countries that pays host to hundreds of travelers all year round. Compared to its neighboring countries, travelers visiting the country of Belgium would be able to experience warm summers and winters as well. The coldest temperatures are usually experienced during the month of January where the temperatures do not go below 3 degrees Celsius.
When to Go – Belgium, like most countries in Europe, is visited by travelers from all parts of the world throughout the year. This is partly due to its climate. Because Belgium shares its borders with the North Sea, the country experiences a maritime climate. This means that locals and tourists experience warm winters and even warmer summers in Belgium as compared to its neighboring countries. In fact, the coldest temperature recorded in this country, which is during the month of January, does not go below 3 degrees Celsius.
For tourists traveling on a budget, the best time to visit the country of Belgium is during the months of July and August. During these months, travelers can experience a drop in most of the rates of hotel accommodations and airfares, especially within the capital city of Belgium.
Top Tourist Spots – The best place to start to learn about any country is starting at its capital. In the case of Belgium, it is the city of Brussels. Here, travelers would be able to experience something old and something new. Modern-day shopping malls and the headquarters of NATO can be found right next to beautiful buildings dating back to the 13th century. This is also where the trendiest pubs and restaurants are also found. While you are in Brussels, make sure to take some time to sample their beers. This is where most of the breweries of the country can be found, thus giving the city of Brussels the nickname The City of a Thousand Beers.
For a dose of culture, head out to the town of Bruges. Here, travelers can visit a number of different museums that feature some of the finest artworks by both contemporary local artists as well as some of the famous artists in all of Europe.
From here, head out to the medieval village of Bruges. This quaint village provides travelers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Travelers visiting the village would find them surrounded by historical buildings and museums filled with some of the finest examples of artworks which have been created by local artists and artists from all other parts of Europe.
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