| Synopsis: |
This guide to Belgium focuses on Brussels, Antwerp, the Kempen, Ghent, Bruges, Hainaut, the Meuse Valley, Ardennes, Ostkantone and the coast. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Brussels' Grand-Place, Laeken Estate and major museums, Bruges' canals and medieval squares, Antwerp's Diamond Quarter, cathedral and castle, and Ghent's historic towers. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in French and Dutch. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from lace to Flemish masters and Flanders Fields to Belgian beer. Maps show Bruges, Brussels and Belgium, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout. |