Stylish and ornate, the atmosphere of Benelux cities holds the spirit of another age. Walk pathways between Dutch and Flemish houses that rise narrowly from the streets. Discover the balance modern influence holds for the past as belfries, old churches, cathedrals, and béguinages stand beside contemporary art and shopping. Decompress and relax in verdant green expanses when you’ve had your fill of urban fun. Explore the North Sea coast by bicycle or tram and roll through seaside towns framed between lonely sand dunes. Discover what each beautiful and historic country offers to the region beyond just a syllable from each of their names.
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Iconic Landmarks, New Experiences
Read more about: Iconic Landmarks, New ExperiencesLeadWhat’s new at Europe’s most iconic landmarks? -
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Whimsical, Surreal and Square
Read more about: Whimsical, Surreal and SquareLeadFrom the virtuosos of the Renaissance to the modern masters, Europe has hundreds of museums and galleries to house them. Experience the movements that started in Europe, such as Surrealism with Salvador Dalí and Cubism with Picasso. Europe was the center of a revolution in art, the Renaissance. -
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Built to Inspire
Read more about: Built to InspireLeadEurope’s cities are filled with every style of architecture imaginable. Oftentimes, these styles coexist side by side and somehow make each city even greater than the sum of its parts. Government buildings, hundreds of years old, stand in regal fashion next to sleek, modern museums and libraries, making for an enjoyable juxtaposition that just begs to be captured by your camera. From old castles in San Marino to grandiose Lithuanian cathedrals, you’ll be inspired by the markedly different buildings designed by the famous architects of Europe. -
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Gent: A city where art, history, and food flourish
Read more about: Gent: A city where art, history, and food flourishLeadVisit Gent for contemporary art on ancient streets, for craft beer and delicious eats. -
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Lucky to visit Luxembourg
Read more about: Lucky to visit LuxembourgLeadLuxembourg: home to great castles, stunning nature, and a vibrant food scene -
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Explore a hidden Dutch National Park
Read more about: Explore a hidden Dutch National ParkLeadSink your feet into the clear, cold waters of this hidden UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands and explore the natural wonders that await you. -
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Antwerp in focus
Read more about: Antwerp in focusLeadAntwerp is home to the best of the European continent. Come for the food, the beauty, the history and the vibrant present. -
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European Hidden Treasure
Read more about: European Hidden TreasureLeadCould you imagine so much variety in Europe? From Finland to Azores or From Malta to Ireland, 71 destinations decided to gather to promote sustainable tourism under two words: Eden Network. The Eden Network: surprise yourself with Europe! -
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European Heritage Sites
Read more about: European Heritage SitesLeadEuropean Heritage Sites include archives, monuments, archeological sites, and places of seminal cultural or political value, from the classic age to the present. Since the label’s inception in 2013, thirty-eight sites have been designated, bringing passages in Europe’s history to the foreground to honor, celebrate, and remember who built Europe, how, and why. They are lessons from the past to guide the future of Europe.