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Belgium

Horta House and StudioHôtel SolvayPort House

Chocolate, beer and mussels are hard to beat

The home of Art Nouveau. Its contemporary architecture used to seem rather understated, but lately it is getting attention. The food is excellent, too. Too good a country just to pass through.

Explore Belgium
Exploring
Check opening days and reservations at house museums first, then combine them with exterior visits.
Getting around
Use Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent as your main stops, including local travel from the station to each building.

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