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One of the founding members of the European Union, Belgium has long been seen as one of the crossroads of Europe, where the Germanic and Latin cultures meet. The country is known internationally for its strong beers, its waffles and chocolates, its scenery, and its relaxed views on politics, religion, sexuality, and life in general.
The Romans gave Belgium its name when they created the province of Gallia Belgica in the first century BC. Over the years the country has seen a varying line of rulers from several different countries until the founding of the country in 1830. Since then the country has been a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy and a forerunner in European integration through the Benelux and the EU, has paved the way for other European countries to follow in its wake.
Visiting Belgium means you will want to come back again and again and again. It is impossible to see all the wonders that this European country has to offer in just one trip. From the mixture of old-world and new in places like Brussels and Antwerp, to the medieval tourist city that is Bruges, to the medieval canal city of Ghent and the forested hills and plains in between, there is a reason Belgium is called the Essence of Europe, because it combines everything that makes this part of the world so picturesque and idyllic.
However, most people know Belgium for two reasons: beer and chocolate. Belgium produces a staggering amount of beer: over 500 different varieties. In addition, some of the most famous brands of chocolate in the world are made here, from Godiva to Galler and Guylian, to Callebaut. Belgian cuisine is also some of the most famous in the world and most gastronomic guides, such as the Michelin Guide, include Belgian restaurants as some of the best in the world. Everyone has heard of Belgian waffles, and coming here means you get to taste them right at the source.
The Romans gave Belgium its name when they created the province of Gallia Belgica in the first century BC. Over the years the country has seen a varying line of rulers from several different countries until the founding of the country in 1830. Since then the country has been a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy and a forerunner in European integration through the Benelux and the EU, has paved the way for other European countries to follow in its wake.
Visiting Belgium means you will want to come back again and again and again. It is impossible to see all the wonders that this European country has to offer in just one trip. From the mixture of old-world and new in places like Brussels and Antwerp, to the medieval tourist city that is Bruges, to the medieval canal city of Ghent and the forested hills and plains in between, there is a reason Belgium is called the Essence of Europe, because it combines everything that makes this part of the world so picturesque and idyllic.
However, most people know Belgium for two reasons: beer and chocolate. Belgium produces a staggering amount of beer: over 500 different varieties. In addition, some of the most famous brands of chocolate in the world are made here, from Godiva to Galler and Guylian, to Callebaut. Belgian cuisine is also some of the most famous in the world and most gastronomic guides, such as the Michelin Guide, include Belgian restaurants as some of the best in the world. Everyone has heard of Belgian waffles, and coming here means you get to taste them right at the source.