Rediscovered in 1992, this abandoned medieval village once flourished by fishing and piracy.

A pilgrimage site where people ask Saint Dymphna to watch over those who are not of sound mind.

Also known as Napoleon's Canal, this waterway was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.

After the construction of a nearby cathedral obstructed the view, the oldest belfry in Belgium was more than doubled in height.

Walk or bike along a narrow strip of Belgium sandwiched by German territory.

No shoes allowed on this trail, which is designed to be experienced barefoot.

A massive, gleaming sea turtle with a rider atop its shell looks out over the horizon.

You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.

An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.

This interactive sculpture allows visitors to leave a message in case a friend passes by.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

The compass on its front was a handy tool for 17th-century merchants who needed to know the direction of the wind.

Stocking up on the world's best beer requires a pilgrimage to a monastery drive-through.

This Belgian palace was long the domain of priests and aristocrats but is now being turned into an art commune.

Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.

A moving memorial to the fallen and missing from WWI trenches.

The former home of a trailblazing surrealist is still filled with haunting dolls and grim paintings.

The spectacular and eerie moss-covered grave site of 19th-century Belgian merchant.

A giant bug impaled on a 75-foot-tall needle.

This museum is housed in an unassuming building that witnessed one of the most daring feats of satire in modern history.

Tintin's creator is celebrated in an immersive museum that's an astounding work of modern art.

According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.