Travel Guide of Bruselas in Belgium by Influencers and Travelers
The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, and the capital of Belgium. Besides the strict centre, it also covers the immediate northern outskirts where it borders municipalities in Flanders. It is the administrative centre of the European Union, thus often dubbed, along with the region, the EU's capital city.
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1 - Grand Place
The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the King's House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.
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2 - Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis is a landmark 61 cm bronze fountain sculpture in the centre of Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin. It was designed by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder and put in place in 1618 or 1619. The current statue is a replica which dates from 1965. The original is kept in the Brussels City Museum. Manneken Pis is the best-known symbol of the people of Brussels. It also embodies their sense of humour and their independence of mind.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Luxembourgh and Dinant Day Trips from Brussels
Luxemburg is a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and impressive ancient and contemporary architecture. It begs to be explored! In the old part of Luxembourg, your guide will take you to the cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke and the Place d’Armes. In downtown Luxembourg you'll set your eyes on a spectacular view of the Kirchberg district, home to several European institutions. In the valley, see the abbey of Neumünster, the city walls, the picturesque sites along the river Alzette and more. Then, after some free time in the city, explore the quaint town of Dinant, with its 15th-century collegial church and its impressive citadel. Dinant’s name originates from the Celtic “Divo Nanto”, which means “Sacred Valley”. This little town is dramatically perched on the narrow banks of the River MeuseI. This is the cradle of the Leffe beer brand and the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. Will you be inspired?
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4 - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are a group of art museums in Brussels, Belgium. The Royal Museums contains over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings, which date from the early 15th century to the present.
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5 - Black Tower
The Black Tower is a medieval tower in Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best conserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th century. It is located behind St. Catherine's Church on Rue de la Vierge Noire/Zwarte Maagdstraat.
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6 - Escape Games in Brussels
Let yourself be tempted by an escape game session in Brussels! Located in Brussels, Escape Hunt offers you the exclusive escape game "Monkey Business". Level of difficulty: 2/5 Number of participants: 4 to 6 Welcome to the Cirque Royal! As the direct...
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7 - Atomium
The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. It is located on the Heysel Plateau, where the exhibition took place. It is now a museum.
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8 - Law Courts of Brussels
The Palace of Justice of Brussels or Law Courts of Brussels is the most important court building in Belgium. It is located on Place Poelaert/Poelaertplein in the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels.
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9 - Virtual Reality in Brussels
Experience a unique virtual reality adventure in the heart of Brussels! Visit Virtual Room, the first collaborative virtual reality room! Located in Brussels, Virtual Room offers you the Time Travel 1 adventure, an exclusive VR scenario. Level of dif...
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10 - Museums of the Far East
The Museums of the Far East is a complex of three museums in Laeken, City of Brussels, dedicated to Oriental art and culture, specifically that of China and Japan. It is part of the Royal Museums of Art and History. The three museums have been closed since 2013 because of structural weaknesses. Some items from their collections are on public display at the Art & History Museum.
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11 - Chapel Church
The Church of Our Lady of the Chapel, or the Chapel Church is a Roman Catholic church located on the Place de la Chapelle/Kapelleplein in the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels, Belgium. This site is served by Brussels-Chapel railway station.
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12 - Morning | Brussels City Tours
It's thought that the death of his friend, Alexis Helmer, inspired John McCrae's WWI poem 'In Flanders Fields' in 1915. This poetic day trip from Brussels includes lunch and a visit to the place where McCrae wrote it, Essex Farm Cemetery - plus many other sites dedicated to the fallen of the First World War.
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13 - Royal Palace of Brussels
The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace of the King and Queen of the Belgians in the centre of the nation's capital Brussels.
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14 - Ancienne Belgique
Ancienne Belgique is a concert hall for contemporary music in Brussels, Belgium. Located in the historic heart of Brussels, it is one of the leading concert venues in Belgium, hosting a wide variety of international and local acts.
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15 - Tasting | Brussels Beer Tasting Tours
Embark on an immersive journey, unveiling tales of the hidden river and the legendary dog statue. Discover the heart of Brussels in a gigantic beer house, the Belgian Beer World. This architectural marvel, once a bustling stock exchange, now stands as a proud emblem of Belgium's beer heritage. 1. A Sip of History: Immerse yourself in the flavors of Brussels' most ancient beer style, served fresh from the source. Revel in the stark contrast between a medieval concoction and a modern brew, crafted by the pioneers of a new brewing era. 2. Rub Shoulders with the Masters: Upon stepping into this beer wonderland, meet the visionaries behind the brew. Savor a glass of Brussels' best-kept secret, a beer so exclusive, it eludes even local connoisseurs. 3. A Toast to Tradition: The grand finale takes place in the trendiest bar in Brussels' vibrant district. As you savor your drink, indulge in a mouthwatering feast. Has a new beer style captured your heart? Engage in a final chat with your guide for tips to continue your beer adventure at home. Come, let's raise a glass to the spirit of Brussels!
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16 - Lion's Mound
19 km away
The Lion's Mound is a large conical artificial hill located in the municipality of Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium. King William I of the Netherlands ordered its construction in 1820, and it was completed in 1826.
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17 - ZOO Planckendael
20 km away
Planckendael is a zoo, located on the grounds of Planckendael castle in the village district of Muizen, in Mechelen, Belgium. In 1956 the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp bought the Planckendael estate in order to acquire a larger space for animals than what they owned: the city zoo in Antwerp.
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18 - Leuven
25 km away
Leuven or Louvain is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres east of Brussels.
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19 - Louvain-la-Neuve
27 km away
Louvain-la-Neuve is a planned city in the municipality of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, situated 30 km southeast of Brussels, in the French-speaking part of the country.
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20 - fietsostrade Antwerpen-Mechelen
31 km away
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21 - Muur van Geraardsbergen
34 km away
The Muur van Geraardsbergen is a steep, narrow road with cobblestones in Geraardsbergen, Belgium. It is also known as Kapelmuur, Muur-Kapelmuur or simply Muur.
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22 - Antwerp
41 km away
Antwerp is a city in Belgium and the capital of Antwerp province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504, it is the most populous city proper in Belgium, and with a metropolitan population of around 1,200,000 people, it is the second largest metropolitan region after Brussels.
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23 - Antwerpen
41 km away
Antwerp is a city in Belgium and the capital of Antwerp province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504, it is the most populous city proper in Belgium, and with a metropolitan population of around 1,200,000 people, it is the second-largest metropolitan region after Brussels.
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24 - Antwerpen-Centraal
41 km away
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25 - Antwerpen-Centraal Station
41 km away
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