Belgium Travel Guide

North and northeast of the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg in the east, south and south-west France is surrounded by. Facing the north-west coast of the North Sea about 68 km long. 1830 - 1831, since the establishment of representative and constitutional monarchy. Brussels, the capital. Carrying the heritage of the Old Latin and Germanic civilizations in Belgium, a country in which cultural diversity. Outside the German-speaking minority in the south-east is a small, geographically, living in 4 cities in the southwestern and northern and north-and French-speaking Walloons and the Dutch-speaking Flemish divided between living in the four provinces. This is true both of the official languages ​​in the capital, Brussels. Brussels Brabant province in the central part of the country where both the Flemish and Walloons live. Belgium, language differences, all the important positions held in his hands the Walloons make up the majority in the past, has created an unstable social and economic structure. Flemish reacted to this situation for a long time, have been effective in certain areas after outnumber the situation. Belgium is officially a bilingual state since 1898, despite the language difference created by the conflict today is not fully resolved. Belgium is an advanced market economy is largely service sector, based on light and heavy industry and foreign trade.

North of the country, mining and heavy industry is declining faster than the growth in the southern regions. The main source of income for the economy, manufacturing and processing of imported raw materials, exports of manufactured goods creates. Belgium has a rich tradition of art and culture and well-established. Throughout the centuries has produced significant names in the picture, and music. Between the Flemish and the Walloons is a fundamental cultural distinction. Walloons are often line of development pursued in France, whereas the Flemish tended to protect and develop their cultural identity. Today, the "culture house" known as the institutions in the country are working to develop cultural cooperation. Cultural diversity in Belgium as a result of changing trends by region observed. The visual arts, especially the various currents of Flanders was born. Music, Brussels, Liege, Ghent and effective in their reflection in Antwerp, Hainaut maintains the distinction of being the center of classical and popular traditions. A true literary style unique to the region of Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels in the works for the common readers more prone to French culture. Belgium, the great importance of press freedom "can not be applied any form of censorship" is guaranteed by the constitution. Consortia are largely autonomous control of the newspapers published in the press. Out of the newspapers that reflect different political tendencies, many periodicals take out. Belgium, a country that is quite small in terms of area museums and historical beauties, so much so that even though all of them may take you weeks can surf. The occurrence, and the place to be visited in Belgium due to the fact that the size of the country are located near each other so. Cities, if you do not want to go into, and it will take more than 1-2 hours guided tour on foot or by bike just do not have time. Brugge Belgium's most important cities, Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels, the capital. Clock back to us, and that the country is dominated by one hour due to the often rainy climate of the ocean air, the sights Recalling that listed as follows: Grand Palace: This challenge is at the heart of the capital, Brussels. Grand Place square, the town hall, which means, Beer Museum, City Museum, and City Hall is located in Belgium. Where at certain times of the year, the flower market is established. Manneken-Pis: Brussels landmark was built in biridir.1619 "Manneken Pis" statue attracts a great deal of tourists. This statue changed clothes at certain times of the year and offers a visual feast. Atomium: the work of a Belgian and Brussels are quite interesting. Microscopic image are represented as 102 feet tall, is an artifact of an atomic nucleus. Taking the atomic nucleus Brussels topaklarına watch. A lush park area is the area where the work is. The Cinquantenaire Park Brussels rather than a general sense that the number of green parks şehirlerdendir.Brüksel in one of the most famous parks in the Cinquantenaire Park. Various structures in the park until the military museum is located in the mosque. If the city of Brugge and winter, however, do recommend you to see the ice festival. Sculptures are on display here is breathtaking. Brugge, peaceful and charming side streets with small and large homes actually tells another facet of Belgium. Here are many breweries. One of them is going to monitor the production of beer learn. Also Michelangelo's Virgin and Child monuments in this city. There are cathedrals and churches in the city of Gent. Examples of important structures can visit the city of Gent The count's castle, Belfry Tower and 12 I have stayed century, St. Nicholas Church can be counted.