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Trip to Hasselt |
This capital city of Limburg which is a province of Belgium is situated on the eastern parts of the the capital city of Belgium-Brussels. The modern outlook and the hub of management are the key features of the city of Hasselt. A trip to Hasselt makes you feel at home, the demeanor of the people combined with the hospitality and the simple atmosphere lends a homely feel that is part of the charm of the place. The one thing that you will feel instantly, as you land on Hasselt, is that the place is very simple but yet the past lingers here, that lends character to the place. Even the market squares, located in the nearby towns of Brussels or Antwerp, is grand but very simple.
In your trip to Hasselt, you almost feel a familiarity that makes your stay all the more delightful. Touring Hasselt, you are sure to come across a chance to sample the Gin that is so famous. Flavored with juniper berries, and named as Jenever, this gin has a unique taste that is appreciated by many people. The art of making Jenever dates back a long time and a museum in Hasselt is dedicated to narrating the history of Jenever. Gin making is one of the major professions in the city and many factories are involved in the production of this delicious drink.
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Traveling to Hasselt affords for a visit to the Stedelijk Museum that houses the changing trend of fashion since 1830. So if you are interested in dresses then you are sure to love this trip of Hasselt. The art market is the place of admiring art and enjoying the artistic vibrations that emanates from each corner of this place. You can also shop for artistic pieces and articles here. The renaissance influence is depicted in the archaeological sites of Begijinhof, a must visit place on your trip to Hasselt. The Christian influence and the related sites are part of the attraction of this place. |
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The Grote market though not as bustling or as grand as the market plazas of Brussels yet you will enjoy shopping or just browsing through the shops at this place. After all a trip to Hasselt demands souvenirs to take back home. A Hasselt trip includes visits to the Japanese gardens, Museum Peter Valentinus, Museum Stellingwerff-Waerdenhof and also the nearby Open air museum.
Trip to Hasselt is made perfect with a comfortable place to stay in Hasselt; just choose from the wide selection of hotels- Ibis Hasselt Centrum, Best Western Hassotel, Express by Holiday Inn Hasselt, Park Hotel, Radisson SAS Hotel and the Century hotel.
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