Flanders

The Flemish Region of Belgium (or Flanders) is a Dutch-speaking area in the country's north, and one of 3 Belgian regions. The national capital, Brussels, considered its own region, lies near Flanders’ southern edge. Antwerp is a port city and major diamond trade center with a reputation for fashion design. Its Royal Museum of Fine Arts has a large collection of paintings by Flemish masters.
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Top destinations in Flanders

Bruges
1. Bruges
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Historic Centre of Brugge, Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery, and more
Antwerp
2. Antwerp
49% as popular as Bruges
Visit Museum De Reede, Museum Plantin-Moretus, and more
Ghent
3. Ghent
33% as popular as Bruges
Known for Ghent City Center, Graslei and Korenlei, and more
Ieper (Ypres)
4. Ieper (Ypres)
22% as popular as Bruges
Check out Menin Gate Memorial, Last Post ceremony, and more
Leuven
5. Leuven
8% as popular as Bruges
Visit Town Hall (Stadhuis), Botanical Garden Kruidtuin, and more
Ostend
6. Ostend
7% as popular as Bruges
Known for Atlantikwall Raversyde, Mercator, and more
Mechelen
7. Mechelen
6% as popular as Bruges
Check out St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Brouwerij Het Anker, and more
Zonnebeke
8. Zonnebeke
3% as popular as Bruges
Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Museum, and more
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Top attractions in Flanders

Bruges
1. Bruges
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
2. Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
4.4
(1511)
Hotel
Sights & Landmarks
Casual hotel with a gym & free breakfast, plus a streamlined restaurant/bar & railway station views.
Belfry of Bruges
3. Belfry of Bruges
4.6
(18000)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Medieval bell tower with 366 steps leading to views, plus treasure chamber & 47-belled carillon.
Markt
4. Markt
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
5. Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
4.6
(3576)
Brewery
Food & Drink
Family-run brewery with guided tours, a museum showcasing old brewing techniques plus dining areas.
Ghent City Hall
6. Ghent City Hall
4.5
(1101)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Town hall with an ornate Gothic facade & another in plainer Renaissance style, with guided tours.

Other notable attractions

Basilica of the Holy Blood
Church
Sights & Landmarks
Minor basilica most famous for housing a phial claimed to contain a cloth with Christ's blood.
Menin Gate
War memorial
Sights & Landmarks
Iconic British war memorial, inscribed with 54,896 names, & site for a daily Last Post ceremony.
Gravensteen
Castle
Museums
Preserved 10th-century moated castle with an armory museum, plus panoramic city views.
De Burg
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by grand Gothic buildings, stores, bars & eateries.
Beguinage "Ten Wijngaerde"
Heritage preservation
Sights & Landmarks
Nuns & religious lay women occupy this ancient, tranquil complex with exhibits of 17th-century life.
Minnewater
Water
Nature & Parks
Small, rectangular lake & nature park with a bridge, benches & vistas including an ancient castle.
In Flanders Fields Museum
War museum
Museums
Museum charting the horrors of WWI in this region, with educational visits & research.
Choco-Story, Chocolate Museum
Museum
Specialty Museums
Small museum with exhibits on the history of chocolate, plus demonstrations, samples & a gift shop.
Cathedral of Our Lady
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
A landmark spire tops this Gothic-style cathedral, known for its Baroque masterpieces by Rubens.
Historium Bruges
Museums
History museum
Fictional characters tell a story in medieval Bruges at this unique museum with audio guides.

Q&A about Flanders

I visited Brussels last year in February. Only spent a day since we were driving through. It was an amazing experience.
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