Frommer's Brussels & Bruges with Ghent & Antwerp

by George McDonald

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's Brussels & Bruges with Antwerp and Ghent, 2E brings you the best of Belgium’s great cities—from the cosmopolitan Euro-capital of Brussels and postcard-perfect Bruges, to the medieval back streets of Ghent and the culturally vibrant port town of Antwerp. We’ll show you where to retrace the steps of Old Masters like Rubens and modern-art visionaries like Magritte; how to pick the best Belgian beers (and chocolate!); and where to find the best bargains on everything from diamonds to handmade lace. Walking tours take you through immaculately preserved historic neighborhoods and alongside picturesque canals.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

252 pages, Paperback

First published April 22, 2005

About the author

George McDonald is a modern writer of travel, not to be confused with George MacDonald who was a Victorian writer of fantasy.

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quite good guide, with clear, reliable reference to major sights, and good, though limitied, specifics, such as description of individual buildings and features at the Grand Place. It pointed me effectively to three beautiful churches (Notre Dame de Sablon, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Elise st Nicolas), but had no detail about them (nor did the churches supply the same). A Blue Guide would have been desirable for a more in-depth look at the architecture and art of such a rich and old European center. But no Blue Guide would have been as practical in advice re restaurants, shops (I was directed to a great chocolate store!) and other practicialities. To travel light, with a single guidebook, this is an excellent choice.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

great ideas of all the things to see and do and places to eat some good waffles and stella ;)