DK Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent

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Author DK Travel
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On sale Jan 28, 2025 | 208 Pages | 9780593957226

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Discover Belgium's cities, where picture-postcard scenes meet cutting-edge cool.

Whether you want to amble canalside in Bruges, tuck into veggie delights in Ghent, wander the Grand Place in Brussels, or admire art and architecture in Antwerp, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Belgium's cities have to offer

Famed for their picturesque street scenes, tasty foodie treats, and incredible architecture, Belgium's cities have been attracting visitors for centuries. But they're certainly not stuck in the past - here you'll discover the quirky, the eco-conscious, and the innovative at every turn, all culminating in cities that rival Europe's finest.

Our newly updated guide brings Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

- our pick of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the cities easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Belgium and Luxembourg.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Discover Belgium's cities, where picture-postcard scenes meet cutting-edge cool.

Whether you want to amble canalside in Bruges, tuck into veggie delights in Ghent, wander the Grand Place in Brussels, or admire art and architecture in Antwerp, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Belgium's cities have to offer

Famed for their picturesque street scenes, tasty foodie treats, and incredible architecture, Belgium's cities have been attracting visitors for centuries. But they're certainly not stuck in the past - here you'll discover the quirky, the eco-conscious, and the innovative at every turn, all culminating in cities that rival Europe's finest.

Our newly updated guide brings Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

- our pick of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the cities easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Belgium and Luxembourg.

Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel

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