Belgium - melting pot in the crossroad

Belgium, a country bordered by France, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Separated only by the English Channel, it's even not far away from the United Kingdom. No other country in Europe, could have such a center location among different cultures. For centuries, this crossroad has benefited from influences of Germanic, Latin and Anglo-Saxon tribes. Being the capital of Belgium, Brussels need to master two languages as well as two very different cultures. As a major harbor in Europe, Antwerp has much experience in handling people from other countries. For so long, they are melting pots of ideas and contraries. Eventually, they develop different facets, in which, traveler could find a variety of fun.

Brussels

Compared with other European capitals, Brussels is not a big city. By area, it is only 1/9 of greater Paris, but there's so much to see in that 160 km². (Photo: Manneken Pis - credit: toerisme vlaanderen)
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Antwerp

From Brussels to Antwerp, the train journey is no more than 1 hour. Beautifully cut diamond is always the main reason to attract people to go there. (Photo: Town Hall Market Square - credit: toerisme vlaanderen)
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Tale of two cities

They are so close, but they are so distinctive. When you travel between Brussels and Antwerp, don't forget to spare some time to explore their real treasures. (Photo: comic strip - credit: BITC - O. van de Kerchove)
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