Stroll through medieval squares with soaring bell towers and along quiet canals: experience Belgium with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent you’ll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Belgium; Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites; Top sights and hidden gems, from the European Parliament and Flanders Fields to wafel trucks and popular breweries; How to connect with local culture: Lose yourself in the art of the Flemish masters, taste fish fresh from the North Sea at the Vismarkt, and sip Trappist ales with friendly locals; Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight; The best places to eat, sleep, and relax while you indulge in a chocolate truffle (or two); Self-guided walking tours of lively town squares and inspiring museums; Detailed maps for exploring on the go; Useful resources including a packing list, Dutch and French phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading; Over 300 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down. Complete, up-to-date information on Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and more.