5. Liège (Luik)
The city’s most famous landmark is Montagne de Bueren (Bueren Mountain), a series of 374 steps, which are set at a staggering 30-percent incline. The steps once provided the soldiers with a direct route from the Coteaux de la Citadelle to the city center, and today they provide tourists with spectacular views if they can make it to the top. Tourists visiting during October should be sure to check it out at night, when the entire stairway is lined with candles.
6. Leuven (Louvain)
Despite a great deal of destruction during both World Wars, a good number of Leuven’s most impressive historic buildings still stand. Tourists will want to start in the center of the old town at the Grote Markt, an area that is still the hub of the city’s social activity. Towering above the head of the square is St. Peter’s Church (Sint-Pieterskerk), an impressive example of Brabant Gothic architecture that houses the Museum of Religious Art (Stedelijk Museum voor Religieuze Kunst). The old City Hall (Stadhuis) also sits on the square, showcasing its ornate facades complete with 236 figures.
