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West Flanders, the Dutch speaking area of Belgium, is the northwestern province of the Flemish country, known for its numerous tourist attractions and its being the location of the Belgian North Sea Coast. The region borders the Netherlands in the north, France in the south, has sixty-four municipalities and boasts the beautiful and magical city of Bruges as its capital. Looking for somewhere a bit further afield? Take a look at exotic Corfu Villa Rentals

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Major cities in the region aside from the capital include: Ypres, Veurne, Kortrijik, Ostend, Roeselare and Waregem. West Flanders holiday cottages offer visitors the chance to view unique attractions and enjoy fun filled free time activities that will make your holiday unforgettable. The capital is dripping with history and brimming with fascinating sites like the Historic Centre of Brugge, declared an UNESCO World Heritage Center. In Bruges, you will find beautiful Gothic architecture and items of archaeological interest and value. Burg Square houses the administration of the city and the Gothic town hall, the Basilius church as and the Chapel of Holy Blood, as well as several other beautiful buildings. Another impressive sight to behold is the Minnewater, also known as ‘the Lake of Love’ and its lovely park. While in Bruges, you may be interested to stop off at the former St. John’s Hospital, which currently houses the hos-pital, the Memling museums and the old pharmacy. The ‘Godshuizen’, translated literally as ‘Houses of God’ is a lovely set of houses which were built for society’s poor and needy long ago as the 15th century.

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In Veurne, alongside other World Heritage Sites, you can see the adorned and ornate central market square. The town square, the Groote Markt, the town hall, Belfort and the St. Walburga’s church with its wooden construction are all well worth visiting. In Ostend, the city located by the sea, you will find Gothic features in the St. Petrus and St. Paulus church. The Mercator, a ship used in training naval officers is now a popular tourist attraction for people staying West Flanders cottage rentals The beaches ‘Kleinstrand’ and ‘Grootstrand’ as well as the ’Atlantic Wall’, a well preserved area from World War II, are attractive sites for tourists. Ostend’s seaside location offers the opportunity for shrimp fishing among other things. Roesenlare, another tourist city in West Flanders, is popular for its brewery and Beer ‘Rodendach’. World Heritage sites in this city include ‘Rococo’ in the central market square, the market hall and the belfry.

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