The Rough Guide to Belgium and Luxembourg

The Rough Guide to Belgium and Luxembourg

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Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage - think Ghent's medieval masterpieces and the Magritte connection in Brussels - or an exploration of the Ardennes' wildest reaches, <i>The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg</i> will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>Inside <i>The Rough Guide Belgium and Luxembourg</i></b><br /><br />- <b>Independent, trusted reviews </b>written<b> </b>with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.<br /><br />- <b>Full-colour maps throughout</b> - navigate the backstreets of Brussels<b> </b>or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online.<br /><br /><b>- Stunning images </b>- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.<br /><br /><b>- Things not to miss </b>-<b> </b>Rough Guides' rundown of Belgium and Luxembourg's best sights and experiences.<br /><br /><b>- Itineraries </b>- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.<br /><br />- <b>Detailed regional coverage </b>- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp and the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut and Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; and Luxembourg. Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo and gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; and Bouillon castle.<br /><br />- <b>Basics </b>- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, entry requirements and more.<br /><br />- <b>Background information </b>- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books and Belgian art, plus a handy language section and glossary.