Explore chocolate capital of the world : Belgium

All of us love chocolates 🍫, favorite deserts of all specially kids. Do you know about chocolate capital of world.
It's Belgium, Europian country situated in west of Europe.
Belgium is famous not only for chocolates but for also tourist destinations , magnificent Heritage buildings, zoo, natural sites, unique culture, architecture , art , palaces, churches and many more.
Also headquarter of European union and NATO is situated in Belgium.

Official language spoken in Belgium are
German
Dutch
French

Capital of Belgium is Brussels which is famous as chocolate capital of world.

Belgium shares border with France, Germany, Netherland and Luxembourg countries.

Belgian food and culture :

Belgian food includes chocolates , fries, waffle and beer which are famous all around the world because of their delicious taste. The crispy Belgian food is famous as world ' s one of best national cuisine.

Belgium weather:

Belgium has moderate weather. Some years Belgium get snowfall also. It has cool and humid summer whereas winter are mild chilled and rainy.
Belgium has moderate temperature with clouds cover and precipitation frequently.
January is considered as coldest month of Belgium whereas July is considered as hottest month of Belgium.

Today I will tell you about unique country Belgium, their cities and tourist attractions.

**Brussels:

Famous city and capital of Belgium is not a popular city of Belgium but it is also popular in all around Europe.
It is famous as Chocolate capital of world as well as chocolate capital of Europe.
It's chocolate, waffle, fries are sinfully delicious. No one in world beat their taste.
This city has remarkable chocolate shops , you can buy creative chocolate from their. If you are chocolate lovers and you want to find different creative chocolate then you must visit Brussels.
This city is largest city of Belgium.
Brussels is the headquarters of European union.
Also this city has unique culture.
This city has unique architecture.
Brussels is heart of not only Belgium but also Europe.
For accomodation this city has many hotels, hostels.

It has many tourist places some are UNESCO world heritage sites. Few of them are :

1. Atomium :
If you know little bit chemistry then you definitely know about atom, atom is smallest unit of matter.
In Brussels there is a Atomium which is huge model of atom made with stainless steel. Sub- atomic particles are connected by escalators. This is a unique creative idea to make atomium. Worth place to visit. It has entry ticket which is near about Rs. 1500.
It has exhibition space. This famous  tourist structure is a  cultural site along with  heritage value.

2. Grand Place :
Other famous tourist attractions Grand Palace which is a main square of Brussels. Town Hall is a famous building in the grand place , this town hall is very magnificent. This town hall is built in 15th century. This square is surrounded by beautiful gold trimmed buildings which are elegant historic building mostly built in 14th century.

3. St Michael and St Gudula cathedral :
This is not just a church but place for royal weddings and funerals. This is a national church of Belgium which is made with unique design of Brabant Gothic style.

4. Parc du cinquantenaire :
This is a large public park which covers about 30 Hac land. It is famous as jubalpark. It is known because of its art, museums, history. It is antique piece of art and one of top atttactiin of Brussels. If has floral gardens and attracting fountains that attracts tourists.

5. Manneken Pis :
A small bronze boy statue  fountain . This iconic fountain was made in 17th century. During festivals this small boy dressed in costume. It is naked small boy which is urinating into fountain basin that makes it unique sculpture idea. It is very famous small landmark of size approximately 50-55 cms.

**Bruges:

Other famous city of Belgium is Bruges. This city is very beautiful having stunning streets, beautiful canals , picturesque sites, architecture, tasty and delicious food. This city also popular because of Christmas market.
Also Bruges is a famous tourist holiday destination which is popular all around the world . Many people all over the world visit this magical city.
Bruges has charming canals , therefore it is famous as ' Venice of North '. This is a romantic city of Belgium because of its charming streets, madeviel buildings. Many restaurants attracts tourist because of their taste.

Tourist attractions of this magnificent city are :

1. Belfry of Bruges: Gorgeous Giant tower. It is a bell tower with 366 steps. These steps leads to beautiful views, also 47 belled carillon and treasure chamber.
This madeival tower is famous because of unique architecture design that leads to panoramic views of city.
This is popular landmark of Bruges as well as famous tourist attraction.

2. Historium Bruges :

To know the history of Bruges 's history and culture , you must visit this magnificent museum that describes rich heritage of the country. To see this museum you need to buy ticket that approximately Rs. 1700-2000 per person.

3. Canal boat trip : Combine Boat cruise and private boat cruise to explore the stunning canals along with beautifully designed buildings is a unique experience. Bruges offers many such tour packages that may be one day walking tour with guide or boat trip ride through canals of Bruges.
Approximately cost of this trip is Rs . 3000-3500 per person.

Apart from these attraction Bruges has many elegant museums, historic buildings , delicious food, beautiful canals and stunning streets and many more.

** Antwerp :

This beautiful city of Belgium is situated on the bank of river scheldt. This city is a port city famous for its diamond trades. Also this city is fomous as ' diamond 💍 capital of the world '
Apart from cutting and polishing diamonds trade , this city has unique architecture that makes it antique . It is one of World ' s largest seaport.

Tourist attractions of Antwerp are :

1. Antwerp central train station :
This train station is one of the most important hub of Belgium. Also this is beautifully designed that makes it key attraction among tourists.
This central train station is the main railway station of Antwerp. It is situated on high speed rail network of Belgium. Also Trains from Netherland arrive at this central train station that enhances it's importance from point of view of tourism.

2. Zoo Antwerpen:
Famous huge zoo of Antwerp is very special due to its large number of creatures includings beers, fishes, penguin , sea lions and other sea creatures. This zoo is very popular among tourists. It has unique artistic structure .

** Leuven :

Leuven is other important city of Belgium which is just 25 kilometres from capital of Belgium Brussels. It is a old city which still looks very amazing. All buildings of 17th and 18th century are very well preserved. It has famous oldest University named KULeuven . It is oldest still working catholic University in the world.
In 2022 it was ranked in top five best European tourist destinations.
It has many tourist historic destinations.

** Ghent

Other popular city of Belgium is Ghent. Like Antwerp it is also a port city of Belgium. This city is located on confluence of two rivers scheldt and leie. It is known as cultural hub of Belgium. It has many medieval architecture buildings.
Some of them are famous tourist attraction.
One of them is famous Gravensteen castle. This is one of  famous tourist attraction of Europe.
One is beside river leie harbour i .e. row of guildhalls.

Gravensteen :
It is remarkable attraction of Ghent. It is milestone masterpiece of Ghent. It was built in 12th century. You can also get help from audio guide while exploring this castle.

So come to Belgium and explore the stunning Belgium.