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Exploring the country

Belgium is a small country and travelling from the north to the south takes no longer than three hours by car. Along the way, you’re spoiled with stunning architecture and astonishing scenery. 
Brussels is one of the world’s great cosmopolitan capitals, home to both the European Union and NATO. A flatland crisscrossed by canals in the north, Flanders is proud of its medieval art cities of Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. To the south in Wallonia, find the rolling hills of the Ardennes, countless castles, and the cities of Liege, Namur, and Tournai.

For its rich cultural and natural heritage, Belgium is highly appreciated by UNESCO.
Find here the Unesco List of World Heritage Sites in Belgium.

Belgium is also part of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Council. The routes are an invitation to travel and to discover the rich and diverse heritage of Europe by bringing people and places together in networks of shared history and heritage. They provide a wealth of leisure and educational activities for all citizens across Europe and beyond and are key resources for responsible tourism and sustainable development. They cover a range of different themes, from architecture and landscape to religious influences, from gastronomy and intangible heritage to the major figures of European art, music and literature.

Find here the Routes in Belgium: Cultural Routes in Belgium promoted by the Council of Europe.