Travel Guide of Laeken in Belgium by Influencers and Travelers
Laeken or Laken is a residential suburb in north-west Brussels in Belgium. It belongs to the municipality of the City of Brussels and is mostly identified by the Belgian postal code: 1020. Prior to 1921 it was a separate municipality.
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1 - Royal Crypt
The Royal Crypt lies underneath the Church of Our Lady in Laeken, Brussels (Belgium). It is the official burial place of the Belgian royal family.
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2 - Castle of Laeken
The Castle of Laeken, is the official residence of the King of the Belgians and the royal family. It lies in the Brussels region, 5 km north of the city centre in the municipality of Laeken.
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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 - Parc de Laeken
Laeken or Laken is a residential suburb in north-west Brussels in Belgium. It belongs to the municipality of the City of Brussels and is mostly identified by the Belgian postal code: 1020. Prior to 1921 it was a separate municipality.
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5 - 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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6 - 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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7 - 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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8 - Mini-Europe
Mini-Europe is a miniature park located in Bruparck, at the foot of the Atomium, in Brussels, Belgium. Mini-Europe has reproductions of monuments in the European Union on display, at a scale of 1:25. Roughly 80 cities and 350 buildings are represented.
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9 - Sightseeing | Brussels
Discover the highlights of Brussels on a private car tour. Admire the Grand Place, the Town Hall, the Mont des Arts, the Manneken Pis fountain, and the EU Headquarters.
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10 - Jette
Jette is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. In common with all the Brussels municipalities, it is legally bilingual.
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11 - 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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12 - 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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13 - 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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14 - 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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15 - Virtual Reality in Brussels
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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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16 - 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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17 - 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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18 - 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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19 - 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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20 - 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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21 - Magritte Museum
The Magritte Museum is a museum in Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to the work of the Belgian surrealist artist, René Magritte. It is one of the constituent museums of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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22 - Mont des Arts
The Mont des Arts or Kunstberg, meaning "hill/mount of the arts", is an urban complex and historic site in the centre of Brussels, Belgium, including the Royal Library of Belgium, the National Archives of Belgium, the Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, and a public garden.
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23 - Brussels Park
The Parc de Bruxelles or Warandepark, is the largest urban public park in the centre of Brussels, Belgium. The area of the rectangular park is 13.1 ha. The main entrance is on the north side, opposite the Belgian House of Parliament.
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24 - Coudenberg
The Coudenberg or Koudenberg is a small hill in Brussels where the Palace of Coudenberg was built. For nearly 700 years, the Castle and then Palace of Coudenberg was the seat of government of the counts, dukes, archdukes, kings, emperors and governors, who from the 11th century until its destruction in 1731, exerted their sovereignty over the area of the Duchy of Brabant, now in the southern Netherlands and northern Belgium.
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25 - Botanic Garden Meise
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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