Belgium’s landmarks range from medieval squares and canals to Art Nouveau buildings, castles, cathedrals and industrial heritage. UNESCO currently lists 16 World Heritage properties in Belgium.
20 Famous Belgian Landmarks
- Grand-Place, Brussels
- Historic Centre of Bruges
- Gravensteen, Ghent
- St Bavo’s Cathedral, Ghent
- Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady
- Antwerp Central Station
- Atomium, Brussels
- Horta Museum, Brussels
- Hof van Busleyden, Mechelen
- Leuven Town Hall
- Citadel of Dinant
- Namur Citadel
- Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai
- Plantin-Moretus Museum, Antwerp
- Waterloo battlefield area
- Ypres Menin Gate
- Flemish Béguinages
- Canal du Centre boat lifts
- Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
- Spa heritage sites
UNESCO Heritage
Belgium’s UNESCO list includes the historic center of Bruges, Grand-Place Brussels, Flemish Béguinages, Victor Horta town houses, Plantin-Moretus and several other properties.
Plan by Region
Brussels is ideal for architecture and museums, Flanders for historic cities and art, and Wallonia for castles, industrial heritage and landscapes.
See our Belgium travel guide, best places to visit and Brussels guide.
Official resource: UNESCO World Heritage — Belgium.