Best Things To Do in Brussels, Belgium
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Porte De Hal
(110 Votes)
This fairy-tale like tower used to be a 14th century medieval city gate on the second walls of Brussels. Others of its kind have all been destroyed, but this one found use as a prison, customs house, grain store, and even a church at one point. Today it is a museum, part of the Royal Museums for Art and History. The museum’s exhibits are about the history of the building, the history of d...Read more -
There is a lot to love about this 1367 century Augustinian Abbey in the Sonian Forest (though it does not function as an Abbey anymore). For one, the surroundings are really atmospheric and pretty - forests, lakes, trails. For a while between the 14th and 16th centuries it was important for various reasons. For example; it has a great library and a workshop for illumination; a nearby watermill ...Read more -
Villa Empain
(19 Votes)
Built in the 1930s this Art Deco villa was inteded to be used as a residence by Baron Louis Empain. He ended up never staying here, donated it to the city, after which it fell into the hands of the German Army, and later was used as an embassy to the Soviet Union. Managed now by the La Fondation Boghossian and completely renovated, the villa is recognised as one of the finest examples of Art De...Read more -
Tram Museum
(14 Votes)
Located in an old tram depot in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre this museum exhibits artefacts (trams, buses) from Brussels’ transportation history. It’s a cute 1500 meter square exhibit with lots of nostalgic elements - motor cars, horse drawn carriages, trailers, trolleybuses, autobus, service cars and taxis. The museum is not always open. In fact, it is closed for most of the year, and open ...Read more -
St. Nicholas Church
(34 Votes)
Originally built in the 11th century, this utterly cute church does not have much of it’s old look left. First its facade was given a Gothic facelift in the 14th century. In 1695 the French bombarded the church, and you can still see a cannonball buried inside one of the pillars. But the reason people feel like stepping in are all the little houses cuddled up next to the church as if it w...Read more -
Woluwe Shopping Center
(3 Votes)With over 130 stores that cover fashion, accessories, styling and hair, a supermarket, phone providers, and a department store, this mall is is a one stop shop for the neighbourhood. There are a huge number of restaurants too. It is large and clean and has pretty much every amenity a mall should have. The only thing it does not have is a movie theatre. -
Marolles Flea Market
(42 Votes)
Almost 500 merchants lay down their goods here every day of the year. It’s practically the only reason people come to the Marolles area. Most of the stuff sold here would qualify as junk but if you look hard enough you can find some real treasures. The range of wares covers antiques, furniture, books, vintage clothes, jewellery, interior decor, art, shoes, statues, metalwork - it’s ...Read more -
Zinneke Pis
(40 Votes)
Continuing the theme of urinating sculptures is this bronze statue of a dog taking a wee with its hind leg jauntily stuck in the air. Het Zinneke is the correct name of the statue, but who cares? It’s not just there to complete the set of the boy and girl and dog thought. The word ‘zinneke’ actual means a person of mixed origin, symbolised here by a mongrel. This in turn is su...Read more -
Jeanneke Pis
(49 Votes)
Can’t let boys have all the fun. This bronze statue of a little naked pigtailed girl gleefully urinating from atop her limestone base was installed in 1987 to complete Manneken Pis, the statue of a little boy urinating. Since it is so new most people don’t know this statue exists, and they really should. Also contributing to its lack of popularity is the fact that she’s inside...Read more -
Leopold Park
(32 Votes)
There is a lot to see in this urban park located next to the European Parliament. You should know that it is the remnant of an ancient valley, Maelbeek. It used to be more developed in medieval times as evidenced by the remnants of the Eggevoort Tower in park. The park itself was opened in 1880 and it has been said it has very British landscaping elements. Standard park amenities such as runnin...Read more -
Before hundreds of people died in the September days of the Belgian Revolution in 1830, this place used to be known as Place de Saint Michel, where markets and fairs were held. 400 hundred of those martyrs lie buried in a crypt beneath your feet here, some of whom died right here. There are two monuments to the fallen at the opposite ends of the square, one to Frederic de Merode and the other n...Read more -
Art Thema Gallery
(14 Votes)
This is a contemporary and modern art gallery with rotating exhibits by some incredible artists. The good part is if something really catches your eye and you simply must own it, the gallery will let you purchase your heart’s desire. It can be quite expensive though, as the stuff here is really carefully curated and of great reputation. Check out the gallery website for a catalogue of the...Read more -
Museum Of Costume And Lace
(28 Votes)
This is a curious little museum. Devoted entirely to the fashion of lace in Brussels, Belgium and Europe from the 17th century onwards, the museum has a rich collection of antique lace, explains the process of lace making and organises temporary exhibits on the craft throughout the year. Most of the collection is rotated out every year too. The range of focus goes as far as to explore lace in B...Read more -
Centre For Fine Arts
(17 Votes)
This facility aggressively promotes the culture of Brussels and Belgium - concerts, exhibitions, dance shows, films, literary exhibits, architectural exhibits, and more. It has three theatre halls with a combined seating for nearly three thousand, including a movie theatre. It is home to the National Orchestra of Belgium. Around 10 art exhibitions by leading contemporary artists are organised a...Read more -
Museum Of Cocoa And Chocolate
(59 Votes)
Gabrielle Draps, who was married to famous chocolatier Jo Draps, opened this museum in 1998. It explores the history of chocolate from the Mayans to the modern times. Exhibits take you through the process of making chocolate. There’s a small but amusing collection of chocolate themed items such as chocolate dresses, pots, cups and sculptures. Of course there is a tasting session. True cho...Read more
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I am looking for an indoor adventorous activity park for 30/12/2019. It's for 2 daring sporty girls of 11 and 13 and if possible also for their active parents.
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You can check the amusement center of Koezio in Brussels which is located on Boulevard Lambermont 1.
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Suggest modest priced hotels in city centre for tourism for 3 days.
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There are several budget hotels around Brussels city center starting from around 55 USD per night. You can check the list of hotels in Brussels along with prices, amenities, and distance from different attractions/city center.
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