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The Kingdom of Belgium, is bordered on the north by the Netherlands
and the North Sea, on the east by Germany and the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg, and on the west and south-west by France. Stretching from
the picturesque Ardennes region in the south to the windswept North Sea
coastline in the North, it is zigzagged extensively by a network of
canals. Belgium is divided into 3 main regions, Flanders in the north,
Walloon in the south, and the capital, Brussels. It abounds with
medieval cities, quaint towns, gothic cathedrals and town halls,
museums, historical buildings, theatres, music and festivals. In
Belgium, the architecture styles comes from both the past and present;
Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Nouveau. The capital of Belgium,
Brussels, is a cosmopolitan city, with a liveliness and an appeal that
are intimately related to its role as a crossroads for all of Europe.
The many aspects of Brussels are expressed in the four quarters of the
city. The Lower Town, which extends from Manneken Pis via the Grand
Place to the Botanique. The Royal District in the Upper Town occupies
the area between the Warande and the Palace of Justice. In the North of
the city lies the Heizel with the Atomium and Bruparck. Just outside the
city centre visitors will find the Cinquantenaire park and the European
District facet. Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium,
and is also a very busy port city. It is a splendid city with numerous
architectural highlights, most of which date from the 16th and the 17th
century. It has the world’s biggest diamond industry, and many museums
housing fabulous artworks. The city of Bruges remains a medieval city
of stunning beauty and charm. It is rich in architectural and artistic
treasures, graced by quiet canals and waterways. The Belfry at the old
city centre is widely considered Belgium's finest, with a carillon that
has rung every quarter hour for nearly seven and a half centuries.
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