Belgium….A Photo Diary

Last Updated on 04/07/2026 by Mayi

The land of French fries, chocolate, beer and comics is also a country rich in history and architecture. I had the chance to visit Ghent, a city of art surrounded by pretty canals; Antwerp, a cosmopolitan and fashionable city and Brussels, the capital city with both medieval and modern buildings.

Belgium… a photo diary

My trip was very intense since I visited 3 cities in 4 days. Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels. These cities although in the same country had a very different vibe.   I wanted to show you a glimpse of the beautiful country with some snapshots while I’m still working on my Brussels article. Ready to discover the treasures of Belgium? Without further ado, here is my Belgium photo diary.

Antwerp

Ghent

Brussels

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A Little More About Each City

Antwerp

Belgium’s second city mixes high fashion with old-world grandeur. Don’t miss the Cathedral of Our Lady with its Rubens masterpieces, the guild houses of the Grote Markt, and Antwerp Central Station — often called one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. I’ve put my full route in my 24 hours in Antwerp guide.

Ghent

My personal favourite of the three. The view of the Graslei and Korenlei guild houses along the river Leie is pure medieval magic, the Gravensteen castle looks plucked from a storybook, and the city has a thriving creative side — see my guides to the reasons to visit Ghent and its brilliant street art scene.

Brussels

The capital rewards wandering: the gilded Grand Place (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the cheeky Manneken Pis, Art Nouveau townhouses, comic-strip murals around every corner and the space-age Atomium. My round-up of the best things to do in Brussels has the details — and where to find the best waffles.

Planning Your Own Belgium City-Hopping Trip

Belgium is made for multi-city trips: frequent trains link Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp in 30 to 60 minutes, so you can base yourself in one city and day-trip to the others. Three cities in four days, as I did, is intense but completely doable — though if you can spare an extra day, Ghent deserves a night of its own once the day-trippers leave.

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Mayi

Mayi is the writer and photographer behind SecretMoona — a space for travellers who care more about culture and quiet corners than tick-box sights. She writes honest, first-hand guides to France, Japan and beyond, a journey that began with a solo trip to Japan in 2017.

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