Best things to do on your trip to Leuven, Belgium

Posted by BelgiumVisa on November 2nd, 2017

Located 25 kilometres east of Brussels, Leuven is the university city where the oldest Catholic University of the world (Leuven University) founded in 1425, is situated. The city remains lively with the crowd of over 35000 students that study in the world renowned university and the nightlife out here is amazingly delightful.

Start your Leuven Tour visiting the Grote Markt, which is one of the Leuven’s busiest squares and is encircled by Gothic architecture. It is one of the most popular tourist centres and The Leuven Town Hall built in Brabantine Gothic Style is also situated here. This historical landmark building is one of the most beautiful buildings in Belgium. Opposite to Leuven Town Hall, is the oldest church of Leuven- St. Peter’s Church built in Gothic style and the architectural beauty of these structures is surely going to mesmerize you.

Then take a walking tour to the Grand Béguinage of Leuven, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the edge of city of Leuven. It has a collection of houses and small lanes and streets, now owned by the University of Leuven. Cars are not allowed here and the houses are rented to the foreign students of University and professors. After this, visit Leuven’s Universiteitsbibliotheek (University Library) which was destroyed during German occupation by the German forces but since then it has been rebuilt twice in the same authentic way. There is a massive wooden reading room where you can visit in small groups but with a reservation at certain specific times during the year. But the 73 meters high Brick Tower located in this building can be accessed round the year, so take up the steps of the spiral staircase to experience the magnificent panorama of the city of Leuven from the top. Next is the M-Museum of Leuven, opened in 2009 and features a collection of both the arts- classical and contemporary. You can see some of the most beautiful paintings and sculptures of the period from late 16th to 19th century. The museum also exhibits modern visual art, several performing arts and historical paintings of the city of Leuven.

When it comes to eating or drinking, you can visit the Oude Markt or the Old Market for the longest bar (In actual all of the different bars are joined together), restaurants and cafes. You can find many different and local cuisines here and undoubtedly, this is one of the most crowded and energetic spots to grab a drink and eat. Last but not the least, if you are a beer lover, visit the Belgium’s largest brewery located in Leuven- Stella Artois where you can get a great detail about the brewing process. The tour to this brewery would simply be awesome and you will end it on the rooftop of the brewery sipping Stella Artois and enjoying scenic views that surround it.

Leuven is indeed a beautiful place to visit and catch a glimpse of the Belgium’s architecture and heritage. So, plan your Belgium trip and visit Leuven to get mesmerized with some of the most amazing Gothic architectural treasure, this city holds. You can avail Belgium Visa Service from any of the Belgium Visa agency and fill their Belgium Visa Application in order to get your Visa on time.

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