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Located in the heart the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges, Kempinski Hotel Dukes’ Palace is close to the city’ romantic canals and historic architecture. Major attractions near include the Groeninge Museum, Bruges Town Hall, Bruges Market Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood and more. This unique 15th-century former ducal residence holds a rich history in welcoming important guests to Bruges, entertaining them in style and absolute comfort.

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Nemo 33 is a scuba-diving centre in Uccle, not too far from capital city Brussels, Belgium. The pool is a giant submerged structure with flat platforms located at varying depth levels, several caves at around 10m, two large flat-bottomed areas at 5 and 10m and a large circular pit that descends to 33m. Nemo 33 is home to the deepest swimming pool in the world.

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Overlooking one of the most picturesque canals in Bruges, Die Swaene Hotel is considered to be one of the most romantic and peaceful hotels in Europe. Boasting a picturesque location there are many great attractions nearby, including Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges Belfry, Groenige Museum and Bruges Market Square. Die Swaene is a member of “Small Luxury Hotels” group and has everything to make your visit unforgettable.

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Housed a strikingly elegant 15th century mansion, the Hotel De Tuilerieen is located on the Den Dijver Canal in the historical center of Bruges, Belgium. Overlooking one of the the picturesque canal, the hotel is only 150 metres from the Groenige Museum and the most city’ attractions include museums, restaurants, ancient buildings and exciting nightlife. The staff will be able to provide more details and will assist in your choices.

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Hotel De Orangerie is nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, only minutes away from a picturesque Den Dijver canal and city sights like the Gruuthuse Museum. It is a 15th-century former convent that has been converted to a wonderful boutique hotel offers sumptuously decorated rooms, furnished with exclusive fabrics and antiques, all brought together by the lady of the house, who is an antiques dealer and interior designer. The blend of antique furniture and contemporary pastel-colored paintwork gives the hotel a cozy yet fresh, modern feel.

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This luxurious 5-star hotel is ideally located in the very city center of Brussels nearby all local sights including dining, shopping, theaters, museums and historic buildings. Just steps from the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Groenigemuseum, and Bruges Belfry the Pand Hotel is a member of “Small Luxury Hotel of the World” group. It is set in an elegant 18th-century mansion, exquisitely decorated with a snug library, a delightful inner garden with a fountain, and above all, an inviting and cozy atmosphere.

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Located only 5 underground stops from the centre of Brussels, close to many of the city’s most important cultural sights, the Eurostar Montgomery Hotel is the ideal place for turning your working days in Brussels into a thoroughly agreeable and pleasurable stay. The hotel provides an exclusive service and a warm welcome in a luxury environment as well as an array of state-of-the-art amenities. Nearby attractions include the Royal Museum of Art and History, the Belgian Comic Strip Centre, and Cinquantenaire Park.

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Among the many attractions Belgium boasts of is a museum dedicated to the life and works of the famous illustrator Herge. His real name is Georges Remi (1907 - 1983), is a Belgian comics writer and more precisely the author of the world-famous adventures of boy-reporter character Tintin and Snowy. The Herge Museum is located in the small university town of Louvain-la-Neuve which is around 30 kilometers from the Belgian capital city of Brussels.

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Built on the banks of the Dender River, Aalst is a cosy provincial town in Belgium. The city is situated about 25 km from Brussels and 30 km from Ghent and many of its residents are commuters who work in the Brussels area. Historically the city was first mentioned in AD 840. In the Middle Ages, because of its location on the navigable Dender, Aalst quickly developed into the major center of the Flemish county of that name. Today, cotton processing, textile manufacture and flower growing are among the most important source of employment. Every day wholesalers gather to buy cut flowers at the modern flower market in Albrechtlaan.

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The Hotel Tassel is an elegant urban house with facade defined around centered, stacked oriel bay windows and balcony. Designed by Victor Horta - the architect to initiate the Art Nouveau style, the building was built for the Belgian scientist and Professor Emile Tassel. Because of Horta’s highly innovative plan, the old urban house was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. This building is generally considered as the first Art Nouveau building in Brussels.

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