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Brewery Bourgogne

Brewery Bourgogne is a Belgian brewery by Timmermans in Itterbeek, situated in Flemish Brabant. This is a one-of-its-kind tourist attraction spot with beautiful canals around. This tourist spot is special as you get to understand and witness the indulgent brewing process. After over 60 years, Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres has returned to the city with its noteworthy beer. What makes it so unique is it they have beer produced by both mixed fermentation and high fermentation, creating quite a mix. What’s most fascinating is you’re guided on tapping beer digitally, and your visit is rewarded with a bottle along with your picture on it. You can also tour around the fresh hops and explore them while experiencing their fresh aroma. And yes, you will receive a Bourgogne des Flandres, the exclusive Belgian beer at the end of your visit, making it all worth it. Read More

A must-visit Museum in Bruges, Beer Museum is located in the historic centre of the city. An experience enriched with Belgian Craft beers makes it all the more interesting as you learn about Belgian breweries and popular brewing methods. There is a bar with a variety of Belgian beers and one try three beers of choice. This museum brings to you the cultural facets and heritage that have been carried over the years. From the involvement of women in beer making to the benefits of beer, this museum takes you through all. For all the teetotallers and the kids, there is a special non-alcoholic exhibit. Read More

The Town Hall of Brussels is located in the Grand Place, i.e., Brussels main square. The Town Hall happens to be the lone medieval structure of the square. Its magnificent tower is a landmark for tourists and Belgians passing through the city. The Town Hall never fails to catch attention due to its stunning carvings and asymmetrical frontage. The interior of the Town Hall is known to attract tourists for its arrangement and layout of different rooms. The square tower body confines to a gorgeous octagonal openwork above the roof of the Hall. Atop stands a gilt metal figure of Saint Michael, the saint of Brussels, defeating the evil dragon. This attraction happens to be one of the most beautiful spots, making your visit worthwhile. Read More

The Burg Square is a former fortress of Bruges. Being one of the primary squares in the city, the Square brings to you 2nd-century medieval buildings. The Square leads to gorgeous Gothic-style statues, biblical figures, and authentic facades. With the Grand Place, iconic museums, galleries, and eateries, it is a wholesome place to be in. The most prominent building of the city is the Townhall or the Stadhuis, where the city was governed, for over 600 years. Right next to Stadhuis, is the Old Civil Registry which was once the courthouse. Tucked in another corner of the square is The Basilica of the Holy Blood, a Roman Catholic church in Bruges. Read More

Canal Cruise

Canals were the primary mode of transportation in the World Heritage Site of Bruges back in the day. Cruising the canals is regarded as one of the most enchanting experiences in Bruges. The boat ride promises scenic views that get missed while exploring the city on the foot. The half-hour ride unleashes historic buildings, quaint dwellings, picturesque churches and much more. The prices are quite economical. The rides come with a guide/skipper who provides commentary in multiple languages like English, Dutch and French. You could also ask the skipper for a drink for the ride. While discovering spots in the countryside, you meet different species of ducks to accompany you. Make sure to pop in early in the day to avoid waiting. Read More

The Loppem Castle, locally popular as Kasteel van Loppem is located in West Flanders in the Flemish Region. This Castle is known for preserving its pristine architecture and rich interiors. The grandeur of its gothic interiors in form of well-laid-out paintings depicts the war history of Belgium. Garden is attractive with a lake. Roughly a month after World War I ended, Belgian King Albert I and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria dwelt in the Loppem Castle. In the fortress, the king held critical political discussions and meetings. After an informative visit, you can lose yourselves in the romantic park and the garden maze surrounding the castle. Read More

The Choco-Story Museum is located in Wijnzakstraat, forming a T-junction with Sint-Jansstraat in Central Bruges. The Choco-Story shows the making of chocolates by stating a variety of raw ingredients required and its production step-by-step. Whether or not you have a sweet tooth, who says no to chocolates or watching them getting made? The Museum was first started by the Van Belle family. It takes you through the 4000-year-old history and evolution of chocolates with numerous photographs and flavours. Then comes the most interesting part, tasting the luscious, rich, and silky chocolates made in the museum. It’s a must-visit for its one-of-a-kind experience. Chocolate lovers and enthusiasts are in for a special treat as you get to talk to chocolate experts and explore the huge library containing works on chocolate and cocoa. Read More

Belgian Comic Strip Center

The Belgian Comic Strip Center is one of the most popular attractions in Brussels. A tribute to the zwanzei or sense of humour of the people of Brussels, the Comic Museum houses not just the famous Tintin and Smurfs comics but even lesser-known Belgian comics. The Art Nouveau house designed by Victor Horta within which the museum is located, adds to the whimsical appeal of the place. The regularly renewed permanent exhibitions and a diversified programme of temporary exhibitions enable visitors to discover the countless aspects of comics art. Tintin and the Smurfs lead the way towards further adventures, an encounter with a world where creativity has no limits.Each section of the museum contains a lot of information about particular topics (history, art, etc.), which is very well presented and translated in three different languages (French, Dutch and English). However, shown illustrative examples mostly focus on Belgian comics and are moreover either in French or in Dutch. Read More

The Diamonds Museum is located at the heart of Bruges, in Katelijnestraat. Belgium is one of the world's top diamond exporters and it only makes sense to have one of the top diamond museums located here. The museum interests visitors with its everyday Diamond Polishing Show. Diamond-cutting was first introduced in Bruges over 500 years ago. You will learn about the process of diamond-cutting and polishing through live demonstrations led by an expert presenter. You can have your fleeting questions regarding the process involved answered by the professionals. Along with exploring a wide range of eye-opening gem collections, you will get to learn a few secrets of the diamond cutting of medieval times. Diamond lovers will love the exhibitions with everything Diamond organized by the team. Read More

Frietmuseum, better known as Fries Museum is located in the Gothic Saaihalle which happens to be the former wool hall. It is only museum that showcases the history of potato fries and Belgian fries. The ticket to Frietmuseum is co-joined by the ticket to Choco-story. While learning interesting facts about potatoes and Belgian fries, you also get to taste varieties of fries off a wholesome menu at the cafeteria in the basement. Kids would have a gala time watching the making of fries and exploring the fry shop mock-up. Watch out for fun models, portraits up the wall and musical instruments made of fries. Read More