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Discover Belgium’s
Art
The Flemish primitives
In the Golden Age, Belgium was well-represented when it came to fine arts. A group of Flemish painters, the Flemish primitives, really made a name for themselves. Works like Van Eyck’s and Hans Memling’s greatest paintings are available for you to see. Walk through our many museums or simply visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral to witness Van Eyck’s greatness.
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The birthplace of Art Nouveau
Did you know that Art Nouveau has its origin in Belgium? Discover the many interpretations of the style in the architecture of Antwerp and Brussels, which you can explore through guided tours or just on your own. The intricate mosaic creations, flowers, insects and glass artworks are without a doubt going to blow you away.
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Contemporary art
Brussels has been dubbed as the centre of contemporary art, making it the place to be for the hip and cool. It is the home to countless contemporary art hotspots, ranging from galleries to museums and foundations. It’s no wonder many, many celebs travel to Belgium to find their one-of-a-kind art pieces (we see you, Kanye).
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Comic book culture
Belgium is well known for its comic books. The characters brought to life by cartoonists such as Hergé, Morris, André Franquin and Willy Vandersteen still inspire people to this day. Are you a Tintin fan? Pay a visit to the Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve, then. Or do you want to emerge yourself in the world of Marsupilami, the Smurfs and many other famous characters? Then don’t forget to explore the Comic Art Museum in Brussels is definitely. And of course both museums have excellent shops if you want to expand your own comic book collection.
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The best of Belgium in 3, 6 or 9 days
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