Belgium was one of the original members of the European Union. Its
is a popular tourist destination that is centrally located between
Amsterdam, Paris and London.
Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, is also home
to the European parliament. (video
tour)
Antwerp (called Antwerpen in
Flemish) is home to the second largest port in Europe. It is also a
centre of high fashion. Antwerp is probably best known as the centre
of the world diamond trade.
Bruges (called
Brugge in Flemish) is a Gothic town that was once one of the largest cities
in the world. Today, it is a top tourist destination in Belgium. (video
tour)
Ghent (called Gent
in Flemish) is another old town that once was the second largest city in all
of Europe.
