That Belgium as a country did not exist until the middle of the 19th-century masks a truly rich cultural heritage dating back to the Middle Ages. Divided into three main political spheres, the Cities of Flanders, the Dukes of Brabant, and the Prince-Bishops of Liège, they competed among each other for centuries, united only by their Catholic faith. Each region has its own history, its own monuments, and styles, and makes Belgium uniquely fascinating to explore.
