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Top 15 Best Things to Do in Brussels - 2024

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Updated Mar 2024
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    "Not to mention the 360 degree magnificent view when looking over the square, but while heading for the Grand Place, you can see only the pier ahead of the alley, although you can't see the whole picture, and you can see him waiting with an overwhelming presence. Also It was a picture that made me want to hold it on the camera. There are quite a lot of tourists during the day, so if you want to take pictures or enjoy the scenery quietly, early in the morning is recommended."
    Brussels.Central Brussels
    404m from downtown
    Highlights: Most of the buildings on the Grand Place in Brussels were built in the late 17th century, and the style of that year is still well preserved. In 1998, the Grand Place in Brussels was listed as a World Heritage Site. The main square of Brussels City Hall is rectangular, 110 meters long and 68 meters wide. The ground is entirely paved with granite. The prominent building around the square is the Brussels City Hall, which is a typical Gothic building in Brussels. The spired bell tower is 96 meters high and is decorated with a sculpture of Saint Michel slaying the devil. Swan Cafe There is a swan statue on the left door of the city hall is the Swan Cafe. Opposite the City Hall, the building with the same minaret was once owned by the King of Spain and was called the "House of the King". It is now the National Museum, and the clothes given to the Manneken Pis statue by various countries are also collected here. Statue of Serkras The statue of Serkras located in the corner of the Grand Place in Brussels is not to be missed. This gilded bronze statue was built in memory of the hero Sarkras of Brussels, showing the scene of Serkras before his death. It is said that Touching the statue from left to right brings good luck. The other buildings surrounding the square with various buildings belong to various guild organizations, such as boatmen, tailors, painters, etc. The sculptures on the doors of each guild building are sculptures of revered figures or symbolic animals of the guild. Due to the different construction periods, these buildings reflect a variety of architectural styles such as Gothic, Baroque, Louis XIV and so on. Among them, the Duke of Brabant Building, which is decorated with 19 busts of the Dukes of Brabant, is majestic and magnificent. This group of six buildings was built in 1698 and is the seat of guilds such as mill owners and carpenters. , which is now a cocoa and chocolate museum. In addition to admiring the exquisite and atmospheric buildings, the night view of the Grand Place in Brussels is also a highlight. The murals and carvings on all the buildings are shining brightly when the lanterns are first turned on, which is a good place to shoot night scenes. In addition, since 1971, every two years, on the weekends around August 15, there will be a grand celebration in Brussels Square: the laying of carpets. The tapestry selects begonias grown in the Ghent area. Each time, they are designed with different themes, and the amount of flowers used is as high as 800,000. If you happen to meet, be sure to enjoy the beauty of the flowery square.
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    "you cannot take a trip to Belgium without visiting their cheeky little statues!"
    Brussels.Central Brussels
    606m from downtown
    Highlights: The Manneken Pis Statue is a must-see for any visitor to Brussels. This cute child peeing is made of bronze and is 60 cm high. It was built in 1619. It is located at the corner of Rudel’Etuve and Ruede Chene in the downtown area, and is surrounded by tourists all year round.
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    "Super visite durant le séjour à bruxelles.Je vous recommande les sites : l'atonium et du site mannekinpis"
    Brussels.Brussels Expo
    5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Brussels Atomium is located in the Imundo Municipal Park in the northwestern suburb of Brussels. It was designed by Belgian engineer André Waterkeyn for the Brussels World Exposition in 1958 and has now become a representative Belgian landmark. Unconventional structure This atomic tower adopts the cubic crystal structure of alpha iron magnified by 165 billion times. It consists of 9 large aluminum spheres with a diameter of 18 meters. Each sphere represents an atom and also represents the nine provinces of Belgium. , The balls are connected by hollow steel pipes, each steel pipe is about 29 meters long. The total weight of 9 spheres plus the steel frame structure is 2,200 tons, and the highest sphere is 102 meters above the ground. The surface of each ball is welded with 5800 triangular arc aluminum sheets. Under the sunlight, this imposing building shimmers with silver light, which can be called an unconventional scientific work of art. Top Sphere Overlook At present, 4 spheres of the Atomium are open to the public, and the other spheres are used for research work or rental. From the ground-level circular reception hall, you can take the elevator to the high header ball. This elevator has a speed of up to 5 meters per second, which is the fastest elevator in Europe. The top ball is designed for tourists to enjoy the scenery, surrounded by a fixed circle of tempered plexiglass windows and equipped with multiple telescopes. From the top of the ball, you can see the entire city of Brussels near and far: Brussels City Hall, Sacred Heart National Basilica, Miniature Europe and other buildings can be seen. The tour guide comes down from the top ball, and the metal pipes that run diagonally between the balls can go down to other balls in turn. In these spheres, exhibits on solar energy, atomic energy, aerospace technology, astronomy, and the history of Belgian meteorology are displayed in different categories. At the observation deck on the sixth floor, you can view the Atomium and the 5 balls in it from a very unique angle, which is very interesting. The top half of the delicious restaurant is equipped with a viewing restaurant, and the scenery outside the window is very charming. The restaurant is only open to groups at noon, but you can have dinner here. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance. Dining at an altitude of 100 meters above the ground is an unforgettable experience. There is a dining bar on the bottom of the atomic ball. If you are tired, you can come here to rest and replenish energy. The souvenir shop on the same floor is also not to be missed. There are all kinds of original mugs, earrings, and pens here, which are very creative and can be purchased as appropriate. When night falls, the 9 circles of light bulbs outside each sphere alternately chase and glow. The wonderful lights dot the night scene of Brussels, which is worth seeing.
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    "Belgium was once the fastest-growing country in Europe and has a long history. The various buildings that have been settled in Belgium have a unique style, exquisite and delicate into the world today. Enjoy life here."
    Brussels.Central Brussels
    1.1km from downtown
    Highlights: This is a relatively important art museum in Belgium, with more than 20,000 collections, scattered among the six museums under it, four of which are located in the main building, and the other two are dedicated to serving Belgian artists and are relatively small. , located a few kilometers from the city center. There are many collections in the guided museum, mainly distributed in the four museums in the main building - the Classical Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Fin-de-Siècle Museum, and the Magritte Museum. The Classical Art Museum on the east side of the Classical Art Museum displays paintings and sculptures from the 15th to 18th centuries. The early Flemish paintings and the special area of Bruegel's works can be enjoyed inside. One of the more worth seeing is "The Fall of Icarus" on the second floor, which is known as one of the seven Belgian treasures. On the west side of the Museum of Modern Art are the Museum of Modern Art, the Fin-de-Siècle Museum and the Magritte Museum, which display various paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. The area is very large, with three floors above ground and eight floors below ground, among which the biggest highlights are the 5th floor and the 6th floor.
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    "Also known as the Cathedral of Saint Michel and Saint-Gudulle, the church is located on the hill of Brussels, from 1017 to the first cornerstone completed in 1080, and lasted more than 60 spring and autumn. The church is 114 meters high and 57 meters wide. The whole building is Gothic, divided into three parts: the altar, the ear hall, and the main hall. The church's patrons are the archangel Michel and the martyr Saint-Gudule. It was a small church dedicated to Saint-Michel in the ninth century. The eleventh century was replaced by the present Roman church. In 1047, Rainbelle II founded the Council and organized the transfer of the relics of St. Coudreau, which was placed in the Church of St. Helena on the island of Helena, and since then he has been known as St. Michel and Hugo of St. Coudreau It is the purest flower in Gothic style. The two high square clock towers on the front are somewhat similar to Notre Dame. The clock tower is 64 meters tall, only five meters lower than Notre Dame. Because the uneven peaks cannot provide a wide and flat foundation, people have built several buildings along the hillside. Tickets for the church to be built on the same level: church free, exhibition fee opening hours 07:30-18:00 Monday-Friday; 07:30-15:30 Saturday; 14:00-18:00 Sunday address: Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles Transportation: Bus: You can take the 25, 63, 65, 66 roads and wait until Parc station, get off the bus and you can arrive"
    Brussels.Brussels Historical center
    652m from downtown
    Highlights: The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is a Gothic cathedral. The church was built in 1047 on the basis of the original St. Michael's chapel. A massive expansion of the church began in 1226, and it took two and a half centuries to complete. Architectural style The Cathedral of St. Michel and St. Gudula does not have too complicated decoration. It retains the simple lines of Gothic architecture and is very atmospheric. The front facade of the church has two symmetrical towers as high as 69 meters. It adopts a rare flaming Gothic style with simple and sharp reliefs. The south tower of the church has 49 bells made by the Royal Bell Factory, and people can enjoy its wonderful bells during the Sunday concert. The interior of the guided tour is 110 meters long and 26 meters high, which is very magnificent. The nave pillars are decorated with statues of the 12 disciples of Jesus. The sun shines through the stained-glass windows of the 16th century, adding a holy light to everything in the church. The interior walls of the church are decorated with portraits of the monarchs of the Renaissance: the north side of the cross corridors is painted with the portraits of King Charles and his wife, and the south side is painted with the portraits of Louis II and his wife. Under the central altar is the resting place of John II. On the right side of the altar there is a statue of Archangel Michel, and on the right side is a statue of Saint Chudel, both of which were completed in 1912 and are very beautiful and vivid. The wooden pulpit of the church is an object from the end of the 17th century. The carvings on it depict the scene of Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden after tasting the forbidden fruit. The carvings next to it show the redemption of the Virgin Mary. Royal Origin This church has a long history with the Belgian royal family. Since 1830, all the religious ceremonies of the royal family have been held here, such as the Independence Day event on July 21, national Catholic ceremonies, royal weddings or funerals, etc. It is worthwhile one look. When the sun goes down, the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula glows with a different brilliance in the afterglow of the setting sun, and it is also a pleasure to enjoy the sunset here.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Brussels?
Some Best Things to Do in Brussels include:Grand-Place|Manneken Pis|Atomium|Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium enterance|St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Brussels?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Brussels include:Grand-Place:4.6|Manneken Pis:4.3|Atomium:4.4|Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium enterance:4.5|St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels:4.5
At what locations in Brussels can Best Things to Do in Brussels be found?
The Best Things to Do in Brussels are mainly located in:Grand-Place:Brussels|Manneken Pis:Brussels|Atomium:Brussels|Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium enterance:Brussels|St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels:Brussels