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Make a vacation rental in Belgium your home away from home in this delightful multi-cultural country.
The cosmopolitan city of Brussels is the capital of Belgium, NATO and the European Union. Guests of Brussels vacation rentals will find magnificent architecture, fine dining, and great museums, including the Museum of Ancient Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Brewery Museum, and the Musical Instruments Museum. Other highlights include the Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral, the magnificent Palace of Justice, and the City Museum, housed in the lovely King's House.
Don't miss the Grand Place, one of the loveliest town squares in Europe, where you'll find a festive atmosphere with great people watching, street performers and flower vendors. Each evening, from April to September, the buildings on the square are illuminated to the sounds of classical music. Nearby is one of Brussels' top tourist attractions, the Manneken Pis, a statue of a little boy peeing. The statue is often adorned with a costume from his collection of 600 outfits.
Belgium is known for its great beer and fine chocolates. Visit the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate and the shops of the country's finest chocolate makers, and sample the country's best beers at the many cafes and pubs in Brussels.
Bruges (Brugge), in the northwestern part of Belgium, is a delightful town filled with lovely canals and medieval architecture. Highlights for guests of Bruges vacation rentals include climbing the 366 steps to the top of the Belfry Tower for panoramic views of the city and taking a tour by canal boat.
The heart of the city is the Market Square, with its lovely buildings, sidewalk cafes and great people watching. The smaller Burg Square boasts some of Bruges' most impressive architecture, and is home to outdoor concerts. On the southwest corner is the Basilica of the Holy Blood, famous for its relic of the blood of Christ, brought to Bruges after the Second Crusade, according to legend.
Bruges offers a wealth of excellent museums for guests of Belgium vacation rentals, including the Groeninge Museum, with its impressive collection of Flemish art, and the Gruuthuse Museum, housing a variety of decorative arts and furniture. Visitors can shop for fine chocolates and beautiful lace, and sample great beers from a variety of local brewers.
In Our Lady's Church, guests of Belgium vacation rentals can see Michelangelo's spectacular "Madonna" and the beautiful tombstones of Mary of Burgundy and her father, Charles the Bold. In front of the church is the 12th century St. John's Hospital complex, which now houses a hospital museum and a museum dedicated to the works of Hans Memling.
In the diamond capital of the world, guests of Antwerp vacation rentals will find splendid 16th and 17th century architecture, high fashion, and a variety of museums, including the Diamond Museum, Rubens' House, and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts.
Pet friendly vacation rentals in Belgium are available if you are considering travel with your pet.
You're sure to find the perfect vacation rental for a memorable Belgium vacation. Reserve your Belgium vacation rental home today.
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