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Genk
Genk, “the G-spot of Limburg”. Genk is an attractive shopping zone with 3 indoor shopping centers and a new city square. The new square opened at the end of 2007 and comprises highstreet favourites such as MEXX, River Woods, The Body Shop and Women’s Secret. The larger chains also have stores here. On the Markstraat you will find the exclusive mens fashion label Boyen as well as cosy terraces. After a long day’s shopping, relax over a great coffee at the Hotel ECU or Carbon, both situated on the new city square.
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Hasselt
Hasselt, “Capital of Taste”, earns its nickname in all senses: from fabulous wining and dining to fashion and architecture. Hasselt is the fourth shopping city in Flanders after Brussels, Antwerp and Luik. You have the choice of great little boutiques and major shopping centers. Head for Kapelstraat for a wide selection of luxury boutiques, such as Escada, Stijn Helsen and Bvlgari.
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Maasmechelen Village
Maasmechelen Village, the foremost Belgian outlet shopping village, is situated a stone’s throw from all the Different Hotels. Let yourself go in the 95 different boutiques offering some 150 known brands. Have a fun shopping day out with a partner, friend or the whole family! Also open on Sundays.
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Maastricht
Stylish and historic at once: that’s Maastricht. The perfect city for a day’s shopping, dining, culture or relaxation. While Maastricht offers all the usual highstreet shops, you shouldn’t miss the amazing small boutiques in the side streets. Every Thursday is evening shopping day with shops staying open until 9pm. On the first Sunday of every month, shops open from 12 to 18:00.
Stylish and historic: that’s also a description for the Selexys bookshop. This modern bookshop, located in an old Dominican church, harmoniously blends the past with the present. The result is so impressive, the bookshop even won the prestigious “Lensvent Interior Prize 2008”. Definitely worth a visit!
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Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden, 1300 years old and the heart of fruity Haspengouw, is a town apart. Founded in the 7th Century, it is saturated in culture and history. Wander the gorgeous hiking and cycling routes and be amazed by the impressive monasteries, castles and churches. Visit the set of Katarakt, taste the delicious fruit at a local farm or take the kids to the Kabouterpark or one of the many playgrounds of Sint-Truiden.
Sint-Truiden has a lot to offer: the largest number of historic monuments in Limburg, the fruitiest town in Flanders, an events town and more. Well worth a visit!
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Luik
Luik, a town on the Maas River, is known as the “firey town” due to its historic furnaces and weapons industry. Today, Luik is known more as an art town and has many museums that are worth seeing, such as the “Archeoforum”, where you can marvel at archaeological finds, and the “Museum van het Waalse Leven” (Museum of Wallonian Life) where you can learn about the industries and history of Luik. There’s a wealth of other interesting museums in this capital town of the province of Luik.
Shopaholics will also love it here. On Sundays, the “La Batte” market offers all sorts of articles for sale, from antiques to food.
http://www.luik.be
