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Travel Guide of Ixelles in Belgium by Influencers and Travelers


Ixelles is one of the nineteen municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. Ixelles is located in the suburbs towards the south of Brussels' city centre and is geographically bisected by the City of Brussels.


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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

   7 km away

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 Press Start adventure, an exclusive VR scenario. Difficulty lev...

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10 - Museums of the Far East

   7 km away

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 - Brussels Town Hall

The Town Hall of the City of Brussels is a Gothic building from the Middle Ages. It is located on the famous Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, opposite the Brussels City Museum.

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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 - Botanic Garden Meise

   11 km away

The Meise Botanic Garden is located in the grounds of Bouchout Castle in the town of Meise, just north of Brussels in the province of Flemish Brabant.

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17 - Lion's Mound

   17 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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18 - ZOO Planckendael

   22 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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19 - Leuven

   24 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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20 - Louvain-la-Neuve

   25 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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21 - Villers Abbey

   29 km away

Villers Abbey is an ancient Cistercian abbey located in the town of Villers-la-Ville, in the Walloon Brabant province of Wallonia, one piece of the Wallonia's Major Heritage. Founded in 1146, the abbey was abandoned in 1796. Most of the site has since fallen into ruins.

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22 - fietsostrade Antwerpen-Mechelen

   32 km away
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23 - 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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24 - Antwerp

   43 km away

Antwerp District coincides with the old city of Antwerp. Since the municipality and contemporary city of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium was decentralized in 2000, this district level of government steadily increased its administrative powers.

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25 - Antwerpen

   43 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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