Belgium is a top tourist destination in Western Europe. Attractive cultural heritage, federal monarchy, linguistic diversity, and political importance of this country have increased its attraction. More than 6 million people travel this country every year. The places of interest are the Wallonia, Brussels, and Flanders. For the tourists, the coastline of Ardennes has been developed where a taste of local culture, cuisine can be found. Belgium is accessible from everywhere in Europe. Car rental is available at the entry points, land ports and international airports for the tourists. Because of the convenience the country has been ranked 21st in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. So you will have a warm welcome by the local authority if you come here to spend your holiday.
Most attractive feature of Belgium is its diversified culture. The pleasant fusion between the Latin Europe and the Germanic Europe can be enjoyed in this place. You will find Dutch speakers, French speakers, and German speakers in this country. The main areas of cultural importance are the Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven and Antwerp. These cities are the center of Flemish art and culture. You need to get a rent-a-car to arrange transport from one city to another. Belgian tourist office in Brussels and Wallonia is always prepared to guide you through the tour.
As the headquarters of several international organizations are located in Brussels including the NATO, this city has a significant place in geopolitics. The country is divided into three geographical regions which are distinct from one another. The coastal plain lands are the fertile areas with sand dunes and polders. Because of the maritime climate, the environment is always calm and beautiful for tourism. You can also visit the industrial sites along the Meuse River which is equally attractive. The mountains of the High Fen plateau are the most visited areas. There are plenty of hotels, restaurants and nightclubs in Brussels for the tourists. You can drive your rental cars to visit the city at night for a romantic evening.
Brussels is one of the richest cities of the Europe and you should not miss the opportunity to have a great holiday with multilingual culture of this nation. This country played important parts in major political conflicts including the world wars, so you can also find the remnants of the past along the streets of Belgium.