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US citizens can stay in Belgium for up to 90 days without a visa.
Historic Centre of Brugge
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
The Great Spa Towns of Europe
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta (Brussels)
La Grand-Place, Brussels
Flemish Béguinages
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
Stoclet House
Colonies of Benevolence
Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons)
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai
Belfries of Belgium and France
Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex
The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainaut)
Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings.
Belgian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and diverse influences, combining elements from French, German, and Dutch culinary traditions. Known for its high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation, Belgian food features iconic dishes such as moules-frites (mussels with fries), carbonade flamande (a hearty beef stew), and waterzooi (a creamy fish or chicken stew). Belgium is also famous for its waffles, which come in various styles, including the Brussels and Liège varieties, each with distinct textures and flavors. Additionally, the country boasts a wide array of artisanal chocolates and a rich beer culture, with numerous breweries producing a vast selection of unique and flavorful beers.
