Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Belgium
Zeebrugge is your gateway to Brussels. The capital of Belgium, Brussels is really two cities in one. Old Brussels is a city of superb Baroque architecture with ornate guildhalls, cobbled lanes and one of the finest squares in Europe. New Brussels is the modern city, the capital of the European Union, the home of NATO and the seat of the European Atomic Energy Community. It is a city of fascinating contrasts.
Points of Interest
- Bruges & Belfry
- Church of Our Lady
- Brussels & "Manneken-Pis"
- Grand Place & Guild Halls
- Ghent & St Bavo's Cathedral
- Flanders Fields & Ypres
- Taste of Belgium
- Canals of Bruges & Ghent
More about Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Belgium Points of Interest
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Bruges & Belfry -
Beautiful Bruges is cosmopolitan but full of old world charm. Discover the large marketplace, ancient Guild Halls, a medieval Belfry that stands 270-feet high, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
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Church of Our Lady -
This imposing Bruges landmark dates back to the 13th century and is the tallest structure in the city, famous for housing Michelangelo's white marble sculpture of the "Madonna and Child."
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Brussels & "Manneken-Pis" -
The capital of the European Union is home to the magical Atomium Statue, a unique monument depicting an iron molecule, and the "Manneken-Pis," an bronze statue of a spirited young boy, not to be missed.
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Grand Place & Guild Halls -
In the heart of Brussels, the vibrant Grand Place was once a medieval market and is now home to the Guild Halls with their ornate Baroque façades, the Town Hall and St. Hubert's shopping arcade.
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Ghent & St Bavo's Cathedral -
The medieval city of Ghent boasts a 14th-century belfry, historic St. Michael's Bridge and stunning St. Bavo's Cathedral, home of "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," a renowned 15th-century artwork. In the autumn of 2012, a long process of 5 years will start to renovate the panels of 'The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb'. Throughout the whole process, the panels that are not being restored at that moment, are still available to see in St Bavo's Cathedral for the public. The others are being replaced by copies.
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Flanders Fields & Ypres -
The region of Flanders became a symbol of the human sacrifice of war after the 1915 publication of John McCrae's poem, "In Flanders Fields," while nearby Ypres, is a charming Flemish town.
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Taste of Belgium -
Belgium is famous for its many beers - there are approximately 125 breweries in the country - as well as its delicious chocolate and waffles, which can be sampled as you tour this vibrant region.
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Canals of Bruges & Ghent -
Bruges and Ghent boast networks of picturesque canals which offer the eager visitor an impeccable vantage point from which to experience this unique medieval region. Cruises are available at both.
