Located in Western Europe, Belgium is known for its magnificent medieval towns, well-preserved Renaissance architecture, excellent beer, and for being the headquarters of the NATO and the European Union.

It may be small but it has so many beautiful locations where you can enjoy your vacations to the fullest. This small nation has been right at the forefront of Europe’s history with many of the continent’s most important events played out across its countryside.

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Without taking more of your time, here we discuss the best Tourist Attractions in Belgium:

10 Top Tourist Attractions in Belgium

1. Bruges

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bruges is Belgium’s well preserved medieval city. The cobbled lanes and canals linking the market squares are so picture perfect that you can’t resist yourself from taking the snaps. Wandering around the town seems like a step back into time, churches and the Bell Tower standing audaciously, the cobbled streets, the mystical canals adorned with lush greenery serpentining the city and the narrow alleyways with heavenly fragrance of chocolate and freshly baked goods.

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2. Brussels

The capital of Belgium, Brussels, is a fascinating place with stunning architecture and fascinating history packed into every street and alleyway. Its small-town charm, delicious food, hip bars, thriving nightlife, unbelievable shopping, abundant museums, and many other attractions make it one of the best Tourist attractions in Belgium. Spending just a couple of days in the city will allow you to see all of the major and most popular sights.

3. Ghent

The city has everything- there is great art, great food and it is one of the countries best-kept secrets.  Ghent offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in a centuries-old city dotted with truly magnificent architecture, world-class museums and wonderful restaurants and bars. Not only is Ghent a true gem of Belgium, it is one one of Belgium’s most exciting cities.

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4. Ypres

The small town of Ypres sits in a corner of Belgium often painted in the most sombre of tones. The city is associated with some of the most bitter battles of the First World War. So if you come to visit Ypres, you inevitably come with a due respect for the weight of history that has pressed so hard on this unfortunate Flemish city.

5. Durbuy

This little town in the Belgian Ardennes is surely worth visiting while on holiday in Belgium. Durbuy has a pretty old charm that makes one indulge in the tranquillity away from the bustling city life. At any time of the year, the old medieval town of Durbuy invites you to stroll through its cobbled streets or to explore the enormous variety of walking trails in the vicinity. It is the town itself with its shops, cafés, and restaurants set in narrow winding and cobbled streets lined by old stone houses which is the key attraction of this town.

6. Antwerp

The gorgeous city of Antwerp is just perfect for a short weekend getaway. It’s a small metropolis, but it’s definitely a vast treasure trove of adventures, cultures, and experiences! Antwerp is known as the diamond capital of the world and the diamond industry plays an important role in the economy of the city and has done throughout its history.

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7. Leuven

Another one in our list of the top tourist attractions in Belgium, and the most overlooked is the city of Leuven. Its historic center has proven to be one of the most beautiful in Belgium and its Catholic university is the oldest in the world, having been founded in 1425. It’s a vibrant city because of the many students that bring this city to live.

8. Spa

The pretty Belgian town of Spa is an eco-travel haven: located in a forested valley and surrounded by the Ardennes Mountains, rivers, and springs. It is a major tourist destination of Belgium, not only because of the mineral springs but also for the annual Belgian Grand Prix, which is held in the nearby village of Francorchamps.

9. Namur

Built on the Meuse River, the city is dominated by a sprawling hilltop citadel. The warren of streets below is filled with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings, including a UNESCO-listed belfry. More than 1,000 years old, it remains one of the largest fortresses in all of Europe and comes complete with oodles of escape tunnels and bulwarks that were used right up until WWII.

10. Liege

Straddling the Meuse River as it meanders northwards through the grassy valleys and woods of Wallonia, Liege is one of the less-trodden cities in Belgium. Must-see sights include the Palace of the Prince-Bishops, the medieval collegiate churches, La Batte Sunday market (the biggest and oldest in Belgium) and the courtyards, stairways, and orchards of the Coteaux de la Citadelle.

Don’t forget to visit these above-mentioned tourist attractions in Belgium once you are there. Have a blissful trip to Belgium!

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