Hainaut’s provincial capital, Mons, is located in Belgium’s Walloon Region. The Grand Place, a sizable area of cobblestones filled with cafes, sits at its center. Along its length are structures in a variety of architectural styles, most notably the historic Town Hall. The nearby baroque belfry from the 17th century offers panoramic city views. Continue reading for […]
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Where to find weed in Brussels. The Brussels-Capital Region’s main municipality and historical hub, as well as Belgium’s capital, is known as the City of Brussels. Due to the presence of several important EU institutions in the city of Brussels’ European Quarter, it is also the administrative hub of the EU. Continue reading for a […]
Northwest of Belgium’s Bruges, the regional capital of West Flanders, is known by its canals, cobblestone streets, and historic structures. Zeebrugge, its port, is a significant hub for European trade and fisheries. The 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) boasts an elaborately carved roof in Burg square in the heart of the city. A nearby 13th-century belfry […]
Where to find weed in Antwerp. The history of Antwerp, a port city on the River Scheldt in Belgium, dates back to the Middle Ages. Thousands of diamond traders, cutters, and polishers are housed in the Diamond District, which has been around for generations. The Grote Markt, a major intersection in the old town, is […]
Where to find weed in Aalst. Aalst is a city and municipality in the Flemish province of East Flanders that is located on the Dender River 31 kilometers northwest of Brussels. In addition to the city of Aalst, the municipality includes the communities of Baardegem, Erembodegem, Gijzegem, Herdersem, Hofstade, Meldert, Moorsel, and Nieuwerkerken. Continue reading […]
In the Walloon province of Hainaut sits the Belgian city of Charleroi. The art deco City Hall, which is located on the prominent Place Charles II, contains a belfry with a carillon that plays snippets of Belgian folk music. The huge gold-leaf mosaic in the choir of St. Christopher’s Church, another building on the square, […]
Where to get weed in Leuven. Belgium’s Leuven, which located east of Brussels, is well-known for its breweries. The lofty spired town hall from the fifteenth century is located on a main square. Numerous statues of historical figures from the area, biblical figures, and saints embellish the structure. A “Last Supper” by the Flemish Primitive […]
Where to get cannabis in Ghent. At the meeting of the Leie and Scheldt rivers, in northwest Belgium, sits the port city of Ghent. It had a strong reputation as a city-state in the Middle Ages. It is now a university town and a center of culture. The 12th-century Gravensteen castle and the Graslei, a row of […]