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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp
Visit the Grand Place, home to one of the best European Christmas markets, check out Belgium`s comic book heroes, including Tintin, at the Comics Art Museum or relax with a Belgian waffle or glass of lambic beer at one of the city`s cosmopolitan cafes. Beyond the capital, explore Bruges, a picture-perfect fairy-tale town; catch-up on what`s cool in cultural Antwerp; and marvel at one of northern Europe`s greatest treasures, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, in Ghent.- Over 15 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map covering each city and a transport map of Brussels, help you navigate with ease – Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need – Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, designed for every interest and budget – Illustrations and floorplans show in detail Brussel`s elaborate Hotel de Ville and impressive Parc du Cinquantenaire, Bruges`s art-filled Groeningemuseum, Antwerp`s lovingly restored Rubenshuis and more – Colour photographs of each city`s historic sights, palaces, museums, churches, parks and more – Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about each city`s history, architecture, museums and galleries, parks and gardens, and festivals and events – Experience the culture with features on Belgian artists, Brussels` Art Nouveau architecture, Belgian comic strip art, tapestry and lace, World War I battlefields and more – Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, visa and health informationCovers Brussels, including the Lower Town, the Upper Town and Greater Brussels; and beyond Brussels, including Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp.