History

The region that is now Belgium has been populated for more than 100,000 years, Eastern Belgium is even the world's first and richest finding place for Neanderthal remains. Along the way © BeerTourism.com it has passed through the ownership of almost all the major continental Europea
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Nature Reserves and National Parks

Many of the natural beauty of Belgium is easily accessible and well equipped; you’ll find car parks, cafes and even places to stay. Officially recognised nature reserves and parks are © BeerTourism.com well sign-posted and marked on your maps but you’ll also find much to admire in
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War Memorials and Cemeteries

As well as the era-defining battle of Waterloo, the two greatest conflicts of modern time have been fought on Belgian soil. World War I and World War II have left Belgium with a legacy of some 800 military cemeteries. Some of these cemeteries contain thousands of graves, but many little village churchyards also have a handful of
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Battle of Waterloo

The late 18th century was a period of massive political upheaval. For centuries France had been ruled by an absolute monarchy supported by a powerful Catholic church, but in 1789 all this suddenly collapsed. Feudal, aristocratic and religious privileges evaporated under a sustained att
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World War I

Belgium’s location may give it great political advantages, putting it right at the centre of Western Europe, perfect for its role as the host of the European Union. © BeerTourism.com Unfortunately this has also regularly made it the site of military campaigns and battles. It’s for v
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Cycling

In Belgium and in the Flemish region in particular, the love of cycling borders on fanaticism. Whether it’s competitive or just for fun, takes place on the road, in a field or around the velodrome or “piste”, © BeerTourism.com cycling catches the attention of any self-respecting Bel
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World War II

In the late 1930’s memories of the Great War were still fresh in the minds of many people and another European conflict seemed unthinkable. Over 37 million casualties, including around 17 million deaths had generated a feeling that peace was to be preserved at almost any cost. Simply n
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Geography of Belgium

Although heavily developed and densely populated, the scenic beauty of some Belgian geographic regions is breath-taking. Geographically and geologically, as it is in most things, Belgium is a country of Typical polder landscape© Westtoer heavy contrasts. It is small enough that i
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Nature and Wildlife

When it comes to sightseeing and its place on the tourist trail, Belgium is mostly considered a cultural, artistic and historic destination. However, the country is Roe Deer© BeerTourism.com also blessed with some areas of exceptional natural beauty which are well worth leaving the
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Fashion

Belgian fashion is often praised for its unique balance between realism and creativity. In the last 30 years the interest in and importance of fashion © BeerTourism.com and design in Belgium has increased greatly. Belgium’s designers are associated with quality, craftsmanship and in
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Language Matters

Belgium is at the linguistic junction between Latin and Germanic Europe. This has shaped both the country’s history and its language, with the result that Belgium is one of the few countries in the world that has no single national language. In fact it has three: Dutch, French and German, which are spread
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World Heritage

Belgium is a major contributor to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, having joined as long ago as November 1946. There are currently two UNESCO Les Gilles de Binche, Wallonia© BeerTourism.com Professorial Chairs at French-speaking Belgian
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Diamond Industry

The city of Antwerp is a provincial capital but it is also the current capital of the diamond industry, being home to around 1,500 diamond firms, the largest concentration in the world. © BeerTourism.com These businesses include rough diamond producers and dealers, manufacturers and
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