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A Benelux travel must: Brussels’ Mini Europe by night

July 9, 2008 at 8:55 am » Comments (1)

Mini Europe is a fun, family attraction where the most famous monuments in Europe are scaled down to miniatures. Every Saturday from July 19 - August 16th, Mini Europe in Brussels opens its doors to visitors in the evenings for a magical light show.



The Hague - Center of international diplomacy and Dutch monarchy

June 1, 2008 at 10:06 pm » Comments (0)

The Hague is the home to the Dutch Queen and the seat of the Dutch Government. Internationally recognized as the world’s capital of international Justice and diplomacy. After New York and Geneva, The Hague is the third UN city in the world. The Hague is also the meeting point of the international haute volée.



Mechelen

June 1, 2008 at 8:57 pm » Comments (0)

Mechelen is one of the most richly historic towns and a very easy, very rewarding and exciting stop, only 20 minutes from either Brussels or Antwerp. If you travel by train from Antwerp to Brussels or the other way around, a stop in Mechelen will not cost you anything extra and you can enjoy a [...]



Leuven: the home to Alma Mater and Stella Artois

June 1, 2008 at 8:30 pm » Comments (0)

A real student city, Leuven hosts the biggest Belgian Catholic University. The famous university “Alma Mater” exists in Leuven since in 1425. Erasmus founded the Three Language College where Hebrew, Latin and Greek was taught and which served as model for the College de France in Paris. Justus Lipsius, Mercator, Vesalius were all famous [...]



Tournai - the Belgian city of tapestry and porcelain

June 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm » Comments (1)

One of the three main cities of the Belgian Ardennes, Tournai is a place with a very recognizable landmark — the Cathedral, which is certainly the main destination for any visit to Tournai today. The grand Cathedral of Notre Dame, a five-towered Romanesque and early Gothic masterpiece was built during the 12th and 13th centuries. 



Bruges - Belgian most historic

June 1, 2008 at 9:15 am » Comments (1)

Bruges is almost unreal in its historic beauty. This Belgian medieval city was rebuilt after the WWII to attract tourists and to remind everyone of the great historic turning points….



Diamond Divas of Antwerp

April 13, 2008 at 4:51 pm » Comments (0)

DIAMOND DIVAS, an exhibition organised by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, featuring in starring roles the enchanted and enchanting diamond jewellery that was once worn by famous (Hollywood) actresses and other celebrities.



Namur or Namen

March 28, 2008 at 9:38 pm » Comments (3)

The Citadel of Namur served as a strategic bastion, attracting wave upon wave of attacks and experiencing an equally determined series of reconstructions and reinforcements. The most famous of these contests occurred in the late 17th century, during the War of the Grand Alliance.



Maastricht - Burgundy in the Netherlands

March 28, 2008 at 9:27 pm » Comments (0)

Foreign, International, a bit French…these are words which Maastricht’s guests often use to describe the city’s characteristic atmosphere. Centuries of influence from the south and the tradition of cultural exchange in this land without borders have given Maastricht an international imprint.