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Less than a half hour, by train, from Brussels, Leuven is home to Belgium's oldest university. As a result, roughly half of the city's 90,000 inhabitants are students, who give the city a lively, informal air - and help sustain the many bars and cafes!

"Lovely Leuven, Belgium's No 1 beer town, is the perfect place for a weekend breakaway. Magnificent medieval architecture, an amazing number of lively bars and superb restaurants, and a young, friendly atmosphere. What's not to like?" David Williams, Travel Writer

Highlights include the Grote Markt (home to the Stadhuis and St Pieterskerk), as well as the Oude Markt and the Groot Begijnhof.

Stella Artois Be sure to drink this world famous beer in its hometown

St.-Gertrude's Church and Abbey Don't miss the late Gothic tower, it is one of the seven wonders of Leuven

Live the student life Visit the Catholic University of Leuven and then stop off in one of the many bars for a beer

't Zoet Water A few kilometers east of Korbeek-Dijle are the five lakes of the recreation area and park "Gentle Water"

Domus Visit the only brewery in the Benelux that produces its own beer on the premises

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