20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Belgium

Leuven

Leuven is also a must-see, offering a wide range of cultural and historical attractions from the magnificent Gothic Stadhuis (Town Hall) to the Grand Beguinage, a well-preserved historical quarter, and the unique Old Market Square with more restaurants and cafes than you can count. You’ll also find a beautiful abbey, the Norbertine Park Abbey, perfect for a stroll across the grounds that are filled with farmlands, meadows and ponds, as well as the country’s oldest botanical garden. It was laid out by the university in 1738, but today, managed by the city, it hosts a tropical conservatory, a water and fruit garden, and a sunken garden.