Whether you want to visit the Grand Place in Brussels, eat chocolate in Bruges, or shop in Antwerp, the local Fodors travel experts in Belgium are here to help!

Fodors Essential Belgium guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

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Fodors Essential Belgium travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE

to the top things to see and do

MULTIPLE ITINERARIES

to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

MORE THAN 18 DETAILED MAPS

to help you navigate confidently

COLOR PHOTOS

throughout to spark your wanderlust!

HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS

on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, museums, nightlife, shopping, and more

PHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES

on Best Things to Eat, Best Things to Buy, and more

TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS

including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS

providing rich context on the local cuisine, culture, beer, chocolate, art, architecture, and more

SPECIAL FEATURES

on 14 Ultimate Experiences, Belgium's Best Beer, and others

LOCAL WRITERS

to help you find the under-the-radar gems

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON

Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, Bruges, Namur, Lige, World War I and World War II sights, and more

Planning on visiting other European countries? Check out Fodors Essential France, Fodors Essential England, Fodors Essential Italy, Fodors Essential Norway, and Fodors Essential Switzerland.

Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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