Belgium is famous for its many comic strips and comic strip artists. Tintin, and the Smurfs are among the most famous of these. In hommage to this, there's a museum in Brussels dedicated to the comic strip, the Belgische Centrum voor het Beeldverhaal (Comic Strip Museum). The museum is situated in a wonderful Art Nouveau style warehouse built by Victor Horta in 1903 and houses various exhibitions. Examples include a guided tour of the greatest exponents of the comic strip and a description of the various stages involved in íts making. If you're a comic strip fan, the museum's definitely worth a visit! [Read more]

Real beer lovers will love the Brewery Museum on the Grote Markt, where they tell you everything about the brewing of a tasty Belgian pint. You'll be taken on a guided tour of the cellar past the brewing and fermentation vats, the cauldron and items from an 18th century brewery. There's also a cafe which has a display of all sorts of objects from inns of the past and a modern brewery. And, of course, there's a tasting room where you can sample different delicious beers. [Read more]

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