Utrecht, Netherlands
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Utrecht, Netherlands
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Geel, Belgium
A pilgrimage site where people ask Saint Dymphna to watch over those who are not of sound mind.
Lier, Belgium
A 14th-century fortified keep showcases the masterpieces of an ingenious 20th-century clockmaker.
Mechelen, Belgium
The tallest church in Mechelen might have been the tallest in the world if not for a lack of funds.
Boom, Belgium
Take a leisurely walk through the park to find the seven giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the park.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
A maze of crosses marks the jumbled divide between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.
Mons, Belgium
A 141-foot wave of crashing lumber guards the entrance to the Grand Place in Mons.
Le Roeulx, Belgium
The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.
Genappe, Belgium
A magical and peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey in what is now southern Belgium.
Dinant, Belgium
A whimsical bridge uses saxophones to pay tribute to two great men and the European Union.
Esch-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg
Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.
Schleiden, Germany
This former Nazi castle was built as a school to train what would have been the future of the Third Reich.
Belgium
Walk or bike along a narrow strip of Belgium sandwiched by German territory.
Waimes, Belgium
The highest point in Belgium is a staircase to nowhere.
Remouchamps, Belgium
Hiding the longest subterranean river known in the world.
Heuvelland, Belgium
This old, abandoned hotel offers magnificent views.
Ypres, Belgium
A moving memorial to the fallen and missing from WWI trenches.
Ypres, Belgium
This memorial museum chronicles the apocalyptic destruction of the First World War.
Vleteren, Belgium
Stocking up on the world's best beer requires a pilgrimage to a monastery drive-through.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Halle, Belgium
Each spring, a dreamlike carpet of bluebells overtakes the forest floor.
Bassenge, Belgium
This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.
Bassenge, Belgium
A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.