Fairytale medieval canal town
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
The market square and its leaning medieval belfry, climbed for rooftop views. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Boat trip along willow-draped canals past medieval merchant houses. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Romanesque-Gothic basilica said to hold a relic of Christ's blood. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Jewel-box museum of Flemish Primitive masterpieces by Van Eyck and Memling. Best: Year-round
Hospital turned museum housing paintings by Early Flemish master Hans Memling. Best: Year-round