Belgium is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, as there are many towns and cities of great beauty. In this ranking we show you the most beautiful towns in the country ordered from least to most. What is the most beautiful city in Belgium?
15. Liège
Liège is a Belgian city with approximately 193.000 inhabitants. It is located in the east of the country and French is spoken there. The river Meuse, which has a total length of 950 km, passes through here.
Among the different attractions of the town, the Palace of the Princes-Bishops, now used as the Palace of Justice, and the Cathedral of San Pablo stand out.
14. Kortrijk
Kortrijk is located in the Flanders region, near the border with France. However, in this population the official language is dutch. Its most popular buildings are the Broel Towers, from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, and the Gothic-style town hall, dating from the XNUMXth century.
13. Broth
Bouillon in Wallonia is known for its great castle, which is almost a thousand years old. This can be visited every day of the year, except for December 25 and January 1.
12. Mechelen
Mechelen is located in Flanders, 25 km from Antwerp, and has a population of approximately 800.000 inhabitants. One of its most important buildings is the Cathedral of San Rumoldo, which has a tower almost 100 m high.
11.Tournai
Tournai is also a town near the French border, in Wallonia. Its Notre-Dame cathedral and the civic bell tower are declared a World Heritage Site. This city has more than 2.000 years of history.
10. Sint-Niklaas
Sint-Niklaas, or in Spanish, Saint Nicholas of Flanders, has 70.000 inhabitants. Here is the largest square in Belgium. In September the International Balloon Festival is celebrated o Vredesfeesten.
9.Ypres
Ypres is located in the Westhoek region, in northwestern Belgium, and has a population of 35.000. In it we find the Cloth Hall, a large building from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries that had to be rebuilt after the attacks of the First World War.
8.Durbuy
In Durbuy the language used by its 11.000 inhabitants is French. This town of medieval origin still preserves its historic buildings, such as its castle, from the 250th century. If you go to the Topiaria Park you will find more than XNUMX different sculptures.
7. Leuven
Another city in Flanders that is worth visiting for its beauty is Leuven. The town hall is located in its Plaza Mayor, which stands out for its flamenco-style architecture.
6. Bishop
Just 20 km from France we find Mons, a city where approximately 65.000 people live. In the Grand Place We find its town hall, in the Gothic style. One of its most relevant buildings is the Sainte-Waudru collegiate church, which was built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries.
5.Dinant
This city was built along the Meuse River, which is why it is known as the daughter of the Meuse. In this beautiful town in Wallonia, Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born.
4. Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium, as well as the main administrative seat of the European Union. Around 1.200.000 people live there and it is the largest city in the country. In it, specifically in the castle of Laeken, lives the King of Belgium.
3. Antwerp
Antwerp, formerly called Antibody, is one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium. The busiest area is the Plaza Mayor, where we find its town hall. In it there is the call diamond quarter, where businesses that are dedicated to this precious stone proliferate.
2. Ghent
A typical and comfortable way to visit Ghent is by bicycle, a means used by many of its inhabitants. This city is located between the Lys and Scheldt rivers. Among its constructions we find the castle of the Counts of Flanders, from the XNUMXth century.
1. Witches
We can consider Bruges as the most beautiful city in Belgium and therefore an obligatory stop on your visit to Belgium. Its historic center is a World Heritage Site. Due to the canals and bridges that cross it, it is known as the venice of the north.
As you can see, there are many beautiful towns in Belgium that are worth seeing, although each of them has a special charm.
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