visiting the smallest city in the world: durbuy

Two weeks ago we visited Durbuy known (without much justification) as the smallest city in the world. It is located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. Not the country.

It was love at first sight! Before I had liked Ghent the most, but now it is official: Durbuy is the best place in Belgium! To be honest it does not seem to be Belgian at all - which may be its biggest advantage.

The setting is beautiful. It is surrounded by mountains...

and the Ourthe river passes through the village (I am sorry I can not call it a town, it is just too small).

(Even this small village has its own river which I really miss here in Brussels. Are there any other European capitals which do not have a river??)

The history of the town goes back to medieval times and the architecture is very reminiscent of England.




There are lots of cafes and restaurants...

and cozy little cobblestoned streets.


We found some great curiosity shops, too.


This little village is a real gem and I am really convinced that the province of Luxembourg is the best part of Belgium. The perfect location for a summerhouse!