Despite being the capital of waffles and beer, Belgians are notoriously some of the fittest people in Europe. Belgium is constantly on the move and this list highlights some of the best places to be and things to see in the country. Several places on this list are a feast for the eyes more than the stomach, though there are a few highly-recommended food stops in there. Come find out why Belgium is teeming with adventure, history, and breathtaking views that attract international crowds from all over. Just remember to bring your walking shoes.

4 Marolles/Marollen (Brussels)

Next to the Palace of Justice, and the panoramic setting of Place Poelaert, is an elevator which leads to the lower city. The lower city, called the Marolles or Marollen, is where lepers were sent in the Middle Ages to separate them from the rest of the city. Today, the Marolles is a proud part of Brussels. Visitors can weave their way through the streets where architecture from the 1600s meets the 21st century. Keep an eye out for comic strip paintings on the sides of buildings, like the one near Place Anneessens.

5 Comic Cameos (Brussels)

Murals are scattered around the buildings of Brussels in homage to one of the great Belgian pastimes: comics. Most tourist offices provide maps of where these paintings can be found. The process of finding the murals feels like a scavenger hunt, inevitably leading to a fun tour of the city. Depending on your love for comics, visitors can complement their scavenger hunt with a tour of the Brussels Comic Museum .

6 Belfry of Ghent (Ghent)

The belfry is a gothic monument of Ghent and stands in the middle of Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and Saint Nicholas’ Church (all of which are worth visiting). For this city, this building is a symbol of freedom and power, as the tower was once used to warn villagers of imminent dangers approaching the city. To tourists today, it’s a long flight of stairs leading to a great view of this gorgeous city. Depending on the crowd, budget an hour to wait in line, climb to the top, and come back down.

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