{"id":7370,"date":"2015-10-07T23:38:15","date_gmt":"2015-10-07T22:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/?p=7370"},"modified":"2015-10-08T08:26:17","modified_gmt":"2015-10-08T07:26:17","slug":"experience-best-of-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/experience-best-of-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Best of Belgium\u2019s Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many of us, our strongest impressions of Belgium are the delectable chocolates\u00a0and queer-looking Brussel sprouts which are occasionally sold at the local grocers\u2019.\u00a0Sandwiched between Germany and France, Belgium is often overshadowed by its larger\u00a0and more vibrant neighbors. Yet, behind Belgium\u2019s apparently quiet facade lies a wealth of \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/be\">UNESCO World Heritage<\/a> sites, an impressive history of artistic and musical influences and\u00a0a slew of utterly spectacular festivals and carnivals. For the culture aficionado, <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/brussels-the-engaging-capital\/\">a visit to\u00a0Belgium<\/a> is simply a must. Here are some tips to <strong>experience the best of Belgium<\/strong>\u2019s complex\u00a0and beautiful culture!<\/p>\n<h3>Pay homage to Belgium\u2019s most famous comic icon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7371\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tin-tin-lombard-building-belgium.jpg\" alt=\"TinTin Lombard Building Belgium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tin-tin-lombard-building-belgium.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tin-tin-lombard-building-belgium-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many of us are familiar with Tintin\u2019s legendary exploits. Together with his pet dog\u00a0Snowy, this intrepid journalist has taken us on some of the literary world\u2019s greatest\u00a0adventures, be it treasure hunting, crime-investigation or simply helping the next-door\u00a0neighbor with his errands! Get to know <strong>Belgium\u2019s greatest literary icon<\/strong> more intimately at\u00a0the Herge Museum at Louvain-La-Neuve, situated a convenient 20 miles from the capital\u00a0of Brussels. Don\u2019t have time to venture out of the capital? Simply hop over to the Lombard\u00a0Building where a giant profile of Tintin dominates the roof, then settle down for a quick\u00a0cuppa at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.comicscafe.be\/english\/overview\/\">Comics Cafe in Place du Grand Sablon<\/a>, where a life-sized bronze-cast Tintin\u00a0statue resides.<\/p>\n<h3>Belgium is big on music. Literally.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7372\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/belgium-tomorrowland.jpg\" alt=\"belgium-tomorrowland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/belgium-tomorrowland.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/belgium-tomorrowland-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every year since 2005, the quaint Belgian town of Boom sees a pilgrimage of a\u00a0different kind &#8211; a gathering of the young and the free, clamoring to be part of a grand\u00a0congregation. Grand light stages dominate the horizon and fairytale-esque decorations\u00a0transform the sleepy backcountry into an enthralling dreamscape. The <strong>biggest names in\u00a0electronic dance music<\/strong> come from all over the world to take the stage, and for a few days\u00a0in a year, Boom is transformed into Disneyland-meets-rave club.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomorrowland.com\/\">Welcome to Tomorrowland<\/a> &#8211; the world\u2019s largest, craziest and most spectacular\u00a0electronic music festival. Whether you decry it as a hedonistic show of youthful excesses\u00a0or rave hard into the night with the rest of the crowd, you\u2019ve certainly got to admit &#8211;\u00a0something truly magical is happening.\u00a0If EDM isn\u2019t quite your thing, fret not! Belgium is also renowned as the Jazz Capital of\u00a0Europe, with festivals and events dedicated to the genre held almost every month. In fact,\u00a0there\u2019s even a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brusselsjazzmarathon.be\/\">Jazz Marathon held in Brussels<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>Belgium is a gastronome\u2019s haven.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7373\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/moules-frites.jpg\" alt=\"moules-frites\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/moules-frites.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/moules-frites-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Straddling in between France and Germany has led to a curious confluence of\u00a0gastronomic influences both sides of the border, and Belgium now boasts a unique brand\u00a0of culinary delights that are sure to leave an indelible impression on the tastebuds. Treat\u00a0yourself to delectable Belgian waffles drizzled with generous servings of <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/brussels-chocolate-and-so-so-much-more\/\">sweet Belgian\u00a0chocolate<\/a>, savour signature produce like Belgian endive and Brussel sprouts or take dining\u00a0to greater sophistication at one of Belgium\u2019s Michelin-starred restaurants.\u00a0Belgium\u2019s biggest obsession and <strong>most famous dish is the moules-frites<\/strong>, mussels in\u00a0white wine served along side fries. For Belgians, moules-frites are as deeply embedded\u00a0into their culture as fish and chips in Britain and burgers with chips in America. When\u00a0you\u2019re done with your mussels, dip your fries into the white wine broth and enjoy! By the\u00a0way, a little known fact: French fries originated from Belgium, not France!<\/p>\n<h3>Time-travel to the medieval era with a trip to Bruges and Ghent<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7374\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/bruges-belgium.jpg\" alt=\"bruges-belgium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/bruges-belgium.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/bruges-belgium-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fancy a stroll across castle ramparts or a riverside lined with ancient stone houses?\u00a0Take <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/the-medieval-magic-of-bruges\/\">a trip to the picturesque towns of Bruges<\/a> and Ghent! Known as the \u201cVenice of the\u00a0North\u201d, <strong>Bruges exudes a fairy-tale like atmosphere<\/strong>, with cobblestone paths and beautiful\u00a0river canals weaving the quaint town together; Ghent boasts a well-preserved castle as\u00a0well as a plethora of impressive riverside architecture kept in pristine condition.<\/p>\n<h3>Be enthralled by the impressive art nouveau displays in Brussels<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7375\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/street-art-brussels.jpg\" alt=\"street-art-brussels\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/street-art-brussels.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/street-art-brussels-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the world capital of Art Nouveau style, Brussels boasts an astounding 300 or more\u00a0buildings constructed in the artistic style, many of which are well-preserved in the historic\u00a0districts of St Gilles, Elsene and Forest. The creative brainchild of distinguished architects\u00a0Victor Horta and Paul Hankar among many other less prominent ones, <strong>the unique flair of\u00a0Brussel\u2019s architecture<\/strong> gives the city a unique identity of it\u2019s own.<\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy the original Spa<\/h3>\n<p>Few people know this, but the very first spa originated from Belgium. Today it is a\u00a0pastime that we enjoy worldwide, but <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spa#Origins_of_the_term\">the idea of spa came from Belgium<\/a> in the Roman\u00a0times. If you\u2019re looking for <strong>something relaxing to do in Belgium<\/strong>, or if you\u2019re looking for a bit\u00a0of self-indulgence,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thermesdespa.com\/en\/\"> enjoy a spa in the Wallonian town of Spa<\/a>; Thermes de Spa. Take a dip,\u00a0relax and let out some of the stress from the week!<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the food, the architecture or the music,<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.traveleurope.com\/en\/about\/belgium\/\"> everything about Belgium<\/a> is an\u00a0awesome culmination of creative impulses and cultural confluences. With so much\u00a0concentrated in so little, Belgium is certainly far from boring. If you\u2019re planning for a trip to\u00a0France and Germany, do think about <strong>visiting this beautiful and unique country<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many of us, our strongest impressions of Belgium are the delectable chocolates\u00a0and queer-looking Brussel sprouts which are occasionally sold at the local grocers\u2019.\u00a0Sandwiched between Germany and France, Belgium is often overshadowed by its larger\u00a0and more vibrant neighbors. 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