Time Out Brussels: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges

by Time Out Guides

A high-speed hop from London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Cologne, the city at Europe's crossroads is as distinguished, diverse, and distinctive as any continental capital. Home to the Surrealists and the Breughels, Brussels is a living monument to art nouveau, and it enjoys a gastronomic reputation second to none — complemented by boundless bar crawls and style-conscious shopping sprees. Written by local journalists, writers, and experts, Time Out Brussels offers an informed and detailed excursion around the city and its attractions, from the Gothic and Guildhouse past of the Grand Place to Brussels' present-day role as Europe's capital, taking in its beers and boutiques, its markets and mussels, and its comics and chocolates along the way. Beyond Brussels, the guide also delves into the three main cities of fashion-conscious Antwerp, medieval Ghent, and Bruges, Belgium's biggest tourist draw. Day trips dip each side of the French-Flemish divide, from the coast around Ostend to Liege, nestling on the Dutch and German borders. Color photos and maps throughout enhance this new edition.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Rosanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maps could be better, and opening/closing times of museums and stores could be more accurate, but other than that the book was very informative and had a lot of "off-the-beaten-path" kind of places in addition to the must-sees. I think I'll buy the one for Boston and use it for some weekend trips into the city.

[Kyoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Guess the only reason I didn't give this edition five stars is because Bruges was so underrated! When in fact it was the opposite in my opinion - although there are plenty of touristy chocolate and waffle shops it is still one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities (town?) I have ever been to!

[Bridget Weller · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very short sections on Ghent and Antwerp did neither city justice.

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I CAN'T WAIT!