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World heritage site · Historic Site

Grand Place , Brussels

4.7

The center of Brussels, Grand Place forms an imposing square with opulent buildings, including the city hall. Dating back to 1523, the city's

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Specialty Museum

Atomium , Brussels

3.8

A bizarrely shaped building, Atomium resembles a giant atom. Originally built for Expo 58, Brussels' World Fair in 1958, the landmark now att

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Monument

Manneken Pis , Brussels

2.4

A curiously famous landmark, Manneken Pis depicts a small bronze boy urinating into a fountain. The history behind the statue is contested, w

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

5.0

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local!IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

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Religious Site

St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) , Brussels

4.6

Dedicated to the patron saints of Brussels, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) cuts an imposing figure

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Specialty Museum

Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) , Brussels

4.2

With a massive collection of musical instruments, Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) caters to musicians and music lovers. You can explore Belg

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Brussels

Historic Sites · Specialty Museums · Monuments

At Grand Place, Brussels' impressive main square, you'll see many opulent buildings, including the city hall, Museum of the City of Brussels, and Brewers Museum. When in the capital of Belgium, make sure a visit to Atomium, a building resembling the structure of an atom, is on your list of things to do in Brussels. Musicians and music enthusiasts rarely miss Musical Instruments Museum, where they explore various musical traditions and peculiar music instruments. Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium remains a special treat for every art buff.

Side trips from Brussels

World heritage site

Historic Centre of Brugge

Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan

Bruges

4.4

Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Brussels

Art Museum

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

4.3

Duration: 2h 30 min

Architectural Building

Parc du Cinquantenaire

4.4

Duration: 1h 30 min

Specialty Museum

Horta Museum (Musee Horta)

4.1

Duration: 1h 30 min

Castle

Royal Palace of Brussels

4.2

Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Brussels

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Specialty Museum

Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)

4.2

Duration: 2h 30 min

Specialty Museum

Belgian Comic Strip Center

Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History

4.4

Duration: 3 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Brussels

Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles)

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Shopping in Brussels

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Shopping Mall

Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Gift & Specialty Shop

Mary Chocolatier

4.6

Duration: 1h 30 min

Gift & Specialty Shop

Maison Dandoy

3.3

Duration: 1h 30 min

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Where to stay in Brussels

It's easy to find accommodations in Brussels for nearly any budget. Tourists generally gravitate to the area surrounding Grand-Place, the city's main square. Also consider staying near Stephanie Square Centre and Boulevard de Waterloo, which are both centrally located. As Europe's unofficial capital, the city boasts a wealth of high-end hotels for visiting diplomats, concentrated along glitzy Avenue Louise. Those looking for a low-budget option will find a host of hostels scattered around the Grand-Place and within walking distance to the city's main attractions.

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