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Brussels,
Bruges and Amsterdam
Brussels
Also considered the capital of the European Union, the capital city of Belgium is a city of contrasts, alternating between the traditional and the modern, as well as the French and the Flemish.
Truly unique, Brussels is famous for everything from its military and art to its chocolate. The city is home to a number of different museums showcasing everything from fine art, instruments and natural sciences to a vast complex of greenhouses with a stunning array of plants and flowers.
However, the most famous landmark by far, remains the main square of the city, the Grand Place, made famous for its breathtaking Baroque buildings that include the Town Hall and the King's House.
Amsterdam
Capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in the world with its beautiful canals that criss-cross the city, to its world-famous museums and Dutch historical architecture. Known for its intricate canal system, Amsterdam’s city centre has over 1,500 bridges and 90 separate islands linked by 400 bridges.
As well as the canals, parks and incredible architecture, the city has over fifty museums to offer to its visitors. Many of these museums are famous throughout the world such as: The Anne Frank House, The Rijks Museum, The Van Gogh Museum and The Stedelijk Museum.
Bruges
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of Flanders, in the northern part of Belgium. It is one of the best preserved pre-motorised cities in Europe, offering a
unique charm rarely available elsewhere. Bruges is often referred to as being “picture perfect” and is a staple stop of any European tour.
The city is dominated by medieval architecture, the majority of which remains intact, and has consequently earned the city the nickname of “The Venice of the North”.
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