The name Flanders is one of the most illustrious in European cultural history. It represents an urban landscape that has no equal on the continent: with Bruges as its historical center, and Ghent and Antwerp impressively connecting a great past with a dynamic present. Close behind are Leuven and Mechelen, whose extraordinary cityscapes have been brought back into the spotlight by restorers. The author introduces the reader to authentic Flanders through lesser-known communities such as the gems Diest, Lier, Oudenaarde, or Damme. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the metropolis of the European Union, offers its own unique image and story. Flanders presents a wide variety of cultural aspects in a compact area, an inexhaustible wealth of architecture and art that still allows enthusiasts and connoisseurs to make new discoveries.