Lonely Planet Brussels, Bruges & Antwerp

by Logan, Leanne; Cole, Geert

• ISBN13: 9781864503142
• ISBN10: 1864503149
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

The ideal companion to the Euro 2000 football championships.-- in-depth coverage of cosmopolitan Brussels, medieval Bruges and sophisticated Antwerp-- special feature on the history and current role of the European Union-- the best places to stay and eat, from youth hostels and street cafes to business bars and restaurants-- specialty shopping guide, from lace and Tintin comics to beer and chocolates-- excursions to Ghent, Waterloo and other places of interest-- quick-reference French and Flemish language guide

Table of Contents

The Authors	4	(2)
This Book	6	(1)
Foreword	7	(4)
Introduction	11	(1)
Facts About the Cities	12	(24)
History	12	(8)
Geography	20	(1)
Climate	20	(1)
Ecology & Environment	20	(1)
Flora & Fauna	21	(1)
Government & Politics	21	(2)
Economy	23	(1)
Population & People	24	(1)
Education	24	(1)
Science	24	(1)
Arts	25	(8)
Society & Conduct	33	(2)
Religion	35	(1)
Language	35	(1)
Facts for the Visitor	36	(30)
When to Go	36	(1)
Maps	36	(1)
Tourist Offices	36	(2)
Travel Agencies	38	(1)
Documents	38	(1)
Embassies & Consulates	39	(1)
Customs	40	(1)
Money	40	(3)
Post & Communications	43	(4)
Digital Resources	47	(1)
Books	47	(2)
Newspapers & Magazines	49	(1)
Radio & TV	49	(1)
Video Systems	49	(1)
Photography & Video	49	(1)
Time	50	(1)
Electricity	50	(1)
Weights & Measures	50	(1)
Laundry	50	(1)
Toilets	50	(1)
Left Luggage	51	(1)
Health	51	(1)
Women Travellers	52	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	52	(1)
Disabled Travellers	53	(1)
Senior Travellers	54	(1)
Belgium for Children	54	(1)
Useful Organisations	55	(1)
Libraries	56	(1)
Universities	56	(1)
Cultural Centres	57	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	57	(1)
Emergencies	57	(1)
Legal Matters	57	(1)
Business Hours	58	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	58	(2)
Doing Business	60	(1)
Work	60	(1)
Accommodation	61	(1)
Food	62	(2)
Drinks	64	(1)
Spectator Sports	64	(2)
Belgium's Glorious Beer	66	(4)
Getting There & Away	70	(12)
Air	70	(4)
Bus	74	(1)
Train	75	(4)
Car & Motorcycle	79	(1)
Bicycle	80	(1)
Hitching	80	(1)
Boat	80	(1)
Organised Tours	81	(1)
Brussels	82	(59)
Getting Around	82	(1)
Orientation	82	(1)
The Airports	83	(1)
To/From the Airports	84	(1)
Public Transport	84	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	85	(1)
Taxi	86	(1)
Bicycle	86	(1)
Organised Tours	86	(1)
Things to See & Do	87	(1)
Grand Place	87	(2)
South of Grand Place	89	(1)
North of Grand Place	90	(2)
Ste Catherine Area	92	(1)
St Gery Area	92	(1)
Marolles	93	(1)
Place Royale Area	93	(4)
North of Place Royale	97	(1)
South of Place Royale	98	(1)
EU Area	98	(2)
Ixelles & St Gilles	100	(4)
Uccle	104	(1)
St Josse & Schaerbeek	104	(1)
Laeken	104	(2)
Art Nouveau in Brussels	106	(7)
Koekelberg & Jette	113	(1)
Anderlecht	114	(1)
What's Free	115	(1)
Activities	115	(1)
Courses	116	(1)
Places to Stay	116	(5)
Places to Eat	121	(6)
Entertainment	127	(1)
Pubs & Bars	127	(2)
Clubs	129	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Venues	130	(1)
Rock	130	(1)
Jazz	131	(1)
Classical Music	131	(1)
Cinemas	132	(1)
Theatre	133	(1)
Opera	133	(1)
Dance	133	(1)
Spectator Sports	133	(1)
Shopping	133	(1)
Antiques	134	(1)
Art	134	(1)
Beer	134	(1)
Biscuits	134	(1)
Books	134	(1)
Chocolate	135	(1)
Clothing & Accessories	135	(1)
EU Merchandise	136	(1)
Lace	136	(1)
Markets	136	(1)
Excursions	136	(1)
Tervuren	136	(1)
Foret de Soignes	137	(1)
Leuven	138	(1)
Waterloo	138	(1)
Meise	139	(2)
Bruges	141	(24)
Getting Around	141	(1)
Orientation	141	(1)
Public Transport	142	(1)
Car & Moped	142	(1)
Taxi	142	(1)
Bicycle	142	(1)
Organised Tours	143	(1)
Things to See & Do	144	(1)
The Markt & Burg Area	144	(1)
South of the Markt	145	(3)
St Anna Quarter	148	(3)
What's Free	151	(1)
Activities	151	(1)
Places to Stay	151	(4)
Places to Eat	155	(2)
Entertainment	157	(1)
Pubs & Bars	157	(1)
Clubs	158	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Venues	158	(1)
Live Music	158	(1)
Cinemas	159	(1)
Performing Arts	159	(1)
Spectator Sports	159	(1)
Shopping	159	(1)
Beer	159	(1)
Books	159	(1)
Chocolate	159	(1)
Clothing	159	(1)
Diamonds	160	(1)
Lace & Tapestries	160	(1)
Markets	160	(1)
Tintin Memorabilia	160	(1)
Excursions	160	(1)
Damme	160	(1)
The Belgian Coast	161	(1)
Ypres	162	(3)
Antwerp	165	(31)
Getting Around	165	(1)
Orientation	165	(1)
The Airport	166	(1)
To/From the Airport	166	(1)
Public Transport	166	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	167	(1)
Taxi	167	(1)
Bicycle	167	(1)
Walking	167	(1)
Organised Tours	167	(1)
Things to See & Do	168	(1)
Old City Centre	168	(4)
Meir Area	172	(2)
Centraal Station Quarter	174	(1)
`t Zuid	175	(2)
Schipperskwartier	177	(1)
Zurenborg	177	(1)
Greater Antwerp	177	(1)
What's Free	178	(1)
Activities	178	(1)
Places to Stay	178	(3)
Places to Eat	181	(3)
Entertainment	184	(1)
Pubs & Bars	185	(1)
Clubs	186	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Venues	186	(1)
Rock	187	(1)
Jazz	187	(1)
Blues	187	(1)
Other Live Music Venues	187	(1)
Classical Music	187	(1)
Cinemas	188	(1)
Theatre	188	(1)
Opera	188	(1)
Dance	189	(1)
Spectator Sports	189	(1)
Shopping	189	(1)
Antiques	189	(1)
Beer & Gin	189	(1)
Books	189	(1)
Chocolate & Sweets	190	(1)
Clothing	190	(1)
Diamonds & Gold	190	(1)
Markets	191	(1)
Excursions	191	(1)
Port of Antwerp	191	(1)
Lier	191	(1)
Mechelen	192	(1)
Ghent	192	(4)
Language	196	(10)
Glossary	206	(4)
Appendix -- Alternative Place Names	210	(7)
Index	217	(8)
Map Section	225