Belgium Bird + Shopping Pictures

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Medieval architecture, meandering canals and exquisite chocolate and beer: it\'s no wonder that more than 2 million tourists flock to this Belgian city each year.

Watch a play in the Royal Theatre or shop for gifts, fashion and books beneath the arched ceiling in this grand arcade complex.

The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!

Eat, drink and make merry with the locals in one of the capital’s finest squares.

Step from the busy market square into a tranquil, centuries-old commune inhabited by nuns blessed with the singing voices of angels.

This cosmopolitan capital city is a melting pot of languages, cultures and traditions, and the perfect destination for the discerning gourmand.

Watch a play in the Royal Theatre or shop for gifts, fashion and books beneath the arched ceiling in this grand arcade complex.

Medieval architecture, meandering canals and exquisite chocolate and beer: it\'s no wonder that more than 2 million tourists flock to this Belgian city each year.