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Overview

Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, enjoys an immense historical and cultural wealth. Antwerp is very cosmopolitan, medieval Ghent is more provincial and Bruges is one of Europe's most charming and picturesque towns, ideally explored by bike. Flanders is generally easy to cycle around and bikes can be rented virtually everywhere. Flanders is best-known for its World War I and II graves, scattered across the old battlefields of Ypres, which are a sad but important reminder of Belgium's past. The beautiful capital city, Brussels, encompasses many charming attractions, including the Parc du Cinquantenaire-Jubelpark for wonderful views of the city. A visit to Robinson's Island in the lake at the heart of the forest, Bois de la Cambre, is worth the short ferry ride. A great country to explore on foot or by bike.