Interesting sites in Flanders
Flanders is situated at the heart of Europe. It is home to several interesting sites, spread over the five Flemish provinces. Discover charming cultural spots where you can admire extraordinary architecture, or pay a visit to one of Flanders' numerous university centres.
Provinces and municipalities
Flanders has five provinces and 308 cities and municipalities. Together they form the territory of the Flemish Region.
The five Flemish provinces are:
Connected to the world
Flanders is the northern federated state of Belgium with Brussels as its capital. It is the gateway to Europe and is situated at less than 500 km from the major European capital cities. Together with the renowned seaports, the extensive railway and road network, the productive and highly educated population, the excellent healthcare and the research- and investment-friendly climate, this is what makes Flanders unique in Europe.
The major seaports in Flanders:
Brussels Airport is the national airport of Belgium.
Remarkable architecture
Flanders combines a rich historical and contemporary culture. Our designers devote special attention to the quality of their designs. Their expertise and skill show from their work methods, their attention to detail, and the materials they use. Each time again, they look for new angles, which often make their designs surprising and innovative.
Interesting architectural sites:
- Thermae Palace in Ostend
- Concertgebouw in Bruges
- Gerechtsgebouw in Ghent
- Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp
- C-mine in Genk
- Atomium in Brussels
University centres
Flanders offers an extensive range of high-quality programmes of study. Everyone in Flanders gets the opportunity to develop their talents and to learn a profession in one of the many different types and forms of education.
University centres in Flanders: