Belgium and Luxembourg. Guide + card. RESIG V., Count M.

The Belgian kingdom pleases the energetic Russians with its unhurried, almost medieval rhythm of life, beautiful landscapes and, of course, the smiling and openness of local residents who prefer a bicycle to any transport, and beer and live on the principle of “every day - holiday”.We are not aware of the travelers: either the point is the famous “Stella Artois”, or in the rich hormones of happiness by glorious Belgian chocolate... What route out of 18 (!) You will not choose - you will get a lot of pleasure.Moreover, as in all guidebooks of the Polyglot series, it is not difficult to understand the routes: each of them has developed its own card.Apart from the large flip card invested under the rear valve.First of all, polyglot recommends studying the capital, Brussels.In the old city of Brussels, which is perfectly preserved, there are many interesting attractions.The city of kings and artisans, where the ruling dynasty still lives in the palace, and in the house that once belonged to the guild of brewers, they boil beer.Where the horse statues of the dukes stand on the squares, and luxurious flowers are fragrant on numerous flower beds.Liquid chocolate and strong coffee are served in small cafes.And here you have to come here in order to survive all this in reality, really, survive here and take with you in memory.On, and the main place to search for adventures is the region of Ardenne.Polyglot offers three different routes on it.Some go here to admire nature, others for the sake of excellent cuisine, others are looking for calm, and fourth are attracted by extreme sports.Ambelv, UR, Urt, Semoya and Forest - these are the most popular places for alloy on canoeing, fishing, bathing.As well as for pedestrian and bicycle routes that run along the banks of these rivers.What beer do you prefer? Fresh and tart, sweet with the taste of malt or with a strongly expressed hops bitterness, with coriander or cherry? In Belgium for beer lovers, every store of alcoholic beverages is a fabulous country, every beer bar is a real paradise.Here you can easily taste over 500 beer varieties, however, for this you will have to travel around the country for several months.And for those who want to meet in a shorter time, polyglot recommends the most interesting institutions.In addition to 18 routes, in Polyglot along Belgium, as in all other guidebooks of this series, you will find a section on preparation for a trip, get acquainted with national cuisine dishes, learn.When and where the main holidays and festivals take place.Those who go to Belgium try not to ignore and visit the tiny state of Luxembourg.Therefore, in Polyglot in Belgium Luxembourg, three routes are allocated at once and a description of the main excursions is given.The capital of this "dwarf" and a very beautiful state has become one of the safest cities in the world.And historically it was a strategically important point that the French, Spaniards, Prussians, Austrians fought, because it was located just on the trading path between France and Germany.So a small castle, built in the 10th century by Count Siegfried, first turned into a prosperous settlement, and then into a well -fortified fortress that could withstand any attack and became the second in impregnability, after Gibraltar.Since 1994, ancient quarters and fortifications have been attributed to UNESCO world heritage, becoming the main attraction of the state.Those who wish will be able to enjoy impressive views that open from the wall of the fortification, and then visit the famous casemates side.