The museum of ancient arts is my favorite Brussels (and when I think about it, Belgian) museum. It can't really compete with giants as Le Louvre or the Prado museum, but it has a nice collection of artwork dating somewhere between the 15th and 18th c…
Commedia is on the old market in the center of Leuven. It's a nice cafe where they play good music (lounge most of the time, but jazz and worldmusic as well). It is not a dance cafe, but nice to have drinks and chat with friends. We usualy go here w…
De Werf is a bit of an alternative bar/bed and breakfast. They serve great food which is pretty cheap. The presentation is also original. For example: sandwiches are served in lunchboxes. Visiting de Werf is most cosy in the evenings, because than th…
Hungry and in need of some good food, but not willing to spend too much? You should go to De Wiering. This restaurant is located in an old house with a beautiful terrace on the roof. They serve good food here which isn’t expensive, and you get a
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"De Vaartkom" is were the canal between Mechelen and Leuven ends. It used to be a busy industrial zone some decades ago, but now it is no longer that importance. Goods are transported by truck these days, and therefore the canal has lost it's benefit…
In need for coffee and dessert?
Den Artiest is a small café/restaurant in the centre of Leuven.
Though the snacks and cocktails arn't bad, I just go there for one thing: the pancakes with ice cream! I have tried several other places in Leuven bu…
Domus is a special place because it brews its own beer, that runs through a "pipeline" from the brewery straight to the cafe. The three brands that are produced are: Nostra Domus, ConDomus (unfiltered pils) and Nen Engel (An Angel), only brewed durin…
This square is the most important one in Brussels, ever since the 11th century. It is build on a former bog area, just like other parts of the town-center.
The town-hall is also standing here, but wasn't build until the 15th century, when the Brab…
This beguinage is a wonderful place because it's been preserved just the way it was, when founded in the 13th century. Small cobblestone streets, little houses, chapels and tiny gardens are everywhere. On top of that, the river Dijle runs right troug…
For those who like to try some Tex-Mex Food while visiting Leuven, New Mexico restaurant is the place to be!
The waiters are really friendly and fast, the room is well decorated and not too big, but most of all: the food is wonderful. I went there…
Notre Dame is a cheap restaurant in the very center of Leuven. The fact that it has cheap prices doesn't mean the food isn't great. Don't expect a five star quality or an exeptional interior design here, but if you'd like to have a nice dish for a go…
The religious community of Saint Peter is the oldest of Leuven. It was founded in 986, but the first church burned down so a new, much bigger Roman one, was build. The architecture is a typical example of "Branbant" art.
The architects wanted to b…
The College is a small and a bit old fashioned cocktail bar in the center of Leuven, in the Munstraat, where many restaurants are located. This is not one of those trendy bars with a modern interior, but the cocktails here are the best to be had in L…
The town hall of Leuven is build in 1439. There have been several other halls before the one that can be viewed now. You find this masterpiece of architecture on the Grand Place, in the center of the city.
The Town hall is constructed in a Gothic …
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