The extravagant Stadhuis (Town Hall) took 30 years to complete and remained miraculously unscathed after two world wars. Leuven is one of my favourite places in Belgium. The city is downright charming and bustling with energy from the numerous students attending its famous university. I first became acquainted with Leuven during my teenage years when it was my go-to place to hang out with friends and buy the types of clothes the cooler students were wearing. After growing up a bit and digging a little deeper, I discovered Leuven had far more to offer than shopping. Rich in history and