Places Laura Andersen Wants to Go

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.

The tallest church in Mechelen might have been the tallest in the world if not for a lack of funds.

Visitors to this Belgium graveyard are greeted by the grieving stone parents of the young men lost to war.

A gender-bending antihero's grave, where lies the inspiration for both book and film.

Rediscovered in 1992, this abandoned medieval village once flourished by fishing and piracy.

A pilgrimage site where people ask Saint Dymphna to watch over those who are not of sound mind.

Also known as Napoleon's Canal, this waterway was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.

No shoes allowed on this trail, which is designed to be experienced barefoot.

After the construction of a nearby cathedral obstructed the view, the oldest belfry in Belgium was more than doubled in height.

Walk or bike along a narrow strip of Belgium sandwiched by German territory.

You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.

An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.

A massive, gleaming sea turtle with a rider atop its shell looks out over the horizon.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

This interactive sculpture allows visitors to leave a message in case a friend passes by.

A jazz band formed by African water animals in the heart of Flemish Brabant.

In the shadow of a former battleground, the resting place for nearly 2,000 soldiers who died in World War I.

This collection of lurid religious statues tell the tales of a saint who stood down the devil.

A taxus-tree to which Julius Caesar reputedly tied his horse.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

Relics from as far back as the 16th century are on display in a city known for its playing card industry.

This annual Belgian water race attracts bathtub captains from all over the world.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.