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What to see in Brussels
Brussels Attractions
Brussels is packed tight with historic buildings, monuments and
museums making a nearly impossibly long list of worthwhile
attractions. The best way to sightsee in Brussels is to pick
several personal niche interests and follow a tourist map
accordingly. Comic book fan​? - there is a
museum for you; chocolate connoisseur (who isn't)? - another for
you. In fact, there are nearly 75 great museums in Brussels
alternating between explaining Belgium's long history, showcasing
its art and architecture, and just plain fun (more often than not,
doing all three at once).
Of course, several city landmarks cannot be missed, the most
important is a visit to Mannekin-Pis, which when read carefully
accurately describes the statue of a boy peeing. After that rather
weird tradition, visitors are free to roam Brussels' larger
highlights mostly walkable from the heart of Brussels, the Grand
Place.
The ancient Hotel de Ville is Brussels best example of early
architecture and is almost as grand a sight as the Royal Palace.
Several of the best museums in the world include the Museum of
Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art, both housing Brussels
best art treasures. For the rest, much like the Belgians, relax,
enjoy and take it all in between pints of the city's best
attraction, Belgium beer.
Galeries Royales Saint Hubert
Mall lovers everywhere should make a pilgrimage to the Galeries Royales Saint Hubert, the very first shopping arcade…
Grand Place (Central Square)
The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels and has been since the Middle Ages. One of Europe's more beautiful squares,…
Hotel de Ville
Brussels' city hall is rated as the most splendid civic building in Europe. The foundations were laid in 1402 and it…
Mannekin-Pis
The distinctive statue has been described as the Eiffel Tower of Brussels and tourists throng the streets in search of…
Palais Royal
Belgium's magnificent Royal Palace was built in the 19th century as the official residence of the Belgian Royal family…
Royal Museum of Central Africa
Under the direction of King Leopold, the Belgian Congo returned fantastic riches to Belgium in the 19th century, yet…
Royal Museums of Fine Arts
An unmissable attraction for art lovers: the twin Museum of Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art are Brussels' premier…
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