The birthplace of the titular coat and related products celebrates its claim to fame with a statue of a coat.

This 19th-century zoological collection has withstood the test of time.

A replica of a 17th-century map of the stars stands in the courtyard of a Belgian university.

A tiny metropolis resides inside this student housing complex.

The last Oostende trawler to fish off Iceland is now a museum.

Nicolas Schöffer's massive interactive sculpture was assembled in 1961 and brought back online in 2016.

The private train station King Leopold II built for the Belgian royal family now lies abandoned.

This former coal mine, now a fascinating museum, was the site of Belgium's worst mining disaster.

One of the oldest bank museums in Europe showcases unusual currencies of the world and other money-related miscellanea.

Hidden along this old street in Antwerp is a surreal monument of a bronze arm sprouting four hands.

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.

Rediscovered in 1992, this abandoned medieval village once flourished by fishing and piracy.

A lovely biographical museum in the artist's home of 24 years.

You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.

An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.

This collection of lurid religious statues tell the tales of a saint who stood down the devil.

This interactive sculpture allows visitors to leave a message in case a friend passes by.

Relics from as far back as the 16th century are on display in a city known for its playing card industry.

A jazz band formed by African water animals in the heart of Flemish Brabant.

No shoes allowed on this trail, which is designed to be experienced barefoot.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

A fascinating and enormous collection of natural history exhibits stained by a dark colonial legacy.

A whimsical bridge uses saxophones to pay tribute to two great men and the European Union.