Brussels-Capital Region
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Grand-Place
7.9
4.6/5601 Reviews
Historic buildingsNight view
Open year round, 24/7
AnaTravels94:“The place is gorgeous! we were there after Christmas and it matches with the Christmas tree so perfectly! Visit and just enjoy the view!”
Atomium
7.6
4.3/5308 Reviews
Night view
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00(Tickets available until 17:30; admission ends at 17:30)
298***11:“It's OK. Brussels is known as the most boring capital in Europe, and the Atomium is one of the most boring attractions. You can see the whole city of Brussels, or you can spend 1 euro to take a closer look at the whole telescope. The rest is a visit full of a sense of the times. After all, it was built decades ago, and it's all classical technology cyberpunk.”
Manneken Pis
7.2
4.0/5480 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
SUNSHINE ONUS:“Brussels peeing child (Manneken Pis) is one of the iconic statues of the Belgian capital Brussels, known as the "First Citizen of Brussels". The peeing child statue is located in the pedestrian area of downtown Brussels, about 53 cm tall, and sits on a marble carved platform about two meters high. The statue was made of bronze, the original bronze statue was created in 1619 by the Belgian sculptor Jerome Duquesnova. There are many versions of legends about the origin and story of peeing children: • Legend 1: In 1142, the Duke of Goth Fred III led the army against foreign enemies, and the Duke put his young son in a cradle and hung on a tree to inspire the army's morale and finally defeated the enemy. • Legend 2: Less than getting up in the middle of the night to pee, seeing the neighbor's house on fire, can not find the water to put out, so with urine to extinguish the fire, rescue the trapped people. • Legend 3: When the ancient Spanish invaders evacuated Brussels, they wanted to blow up the city with explosives, less than pissing overnight, doused the fuse, thereby saving Brussels. • Legend 4: The rulers of the Holy Roman Empire intended to blow up Brussels with explosives, less than even discovering and dousing the fuse. Peeing children is not only a landmark in Brussels, but also a symbol of the Belgian spirit, representing bravery and wisdom. Traditional: Since the 18th century, the statue of the peeing child has changed clothes regularly. Today, he has more than 1,000 costumes that are presented by countries. The peeing child attracts visitors from all over the world for its unique historical and cultural value. There are many famous Belgian chocolate shops around the peeing children, where you can taste and buy your favorite chocolate.”
Choco-Story Brussels
6.2
4.5/58 Reviews
Museums
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Sydb:“A must for chocolate lovers! The self-guided tour reveals cocoa's rich history while live chocolatiers craft pralines before your eyes. Generous tastings of chocolate make it extra sweet along the tour. Compact but packed with interactive exhibits - perfect for families.”
St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral
6.2
4.3/5104 Reviews
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00
AnaTravels94:“As a lover of churches and beautiful architecture I highly recommend this place to visit! inside and outside view is great!”
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5.9
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Concerts
Opening hours: October 18 20:00-21:59
Berlaymont
5.7
3.9/531 Reviews
Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours
ZengZhiGang:“It's not as majestic as I imagined, but when I saw it, I understood it. The whole building is still very conspicuous, and seems to be an L-shaped shape (I can't confirm it because I didn't see the back). There are flags of various colors flying on the front.”
Mini-Europe
5.6
3.9/573 Reviews
Historic buildings
Opening hours: 09:30-19:00 (admission ends at 18:00)
Anonymous user:“Cool and should visit in the morning. Might be hot during afternoon. Just show the ticket”
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
5.6
4.4/5110 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
亲亲股太乐:“Belgium was once the fastest-growing country in Europe and has a long history. The various buildings that have been deposited in Belgium are unique in style, exquisite and delicate, and have been integrated into the modern world. I really enjoy life here.”
Brussels | ENHYPEN World Tour
5.5
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Concerts
Opens on August 30. Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours.
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Winehouse Osteria
4.4/564 Reviews
Open at 18:00 today
Kevin:“Winehouse Osteria is famous for its wide variety of wines. You can see many wines on the wine racks as you enter the door. The thick soup is delicious, and the chocolate powder of tiramisu is even made into a pattern.”
Grimbergen Cafe
4.4/5186 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. AU$72/person
Open at 17:00 today
Kevin:“A roadside seafood restaurant, quite close to the hotel where I stayed. The mussels there were on sale during lunch time. They were very good and cooked in a stew pot. They were very tasty, with a stronger flavor of green onions. The salmon salad was also good.”
Le Bistro - Porte De Hal
4.7/5392 Reviews
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Avg. AU$69/person
Open 11:00-23:00
_TI***3r:“I visited this restaurant twice and may just have a final visit tomorrow, before heading home. The restaurant has a beautiful feel and everyone is greeted warmly by the friendly staff.
visit 1, I had the beef stew!!! 10/10 Visit 2 I had the muscles in Garlic and White wine sauce again 10/10... the portion size was huge, and really enough for 2 people, but I finished it all!!! Costa is amazing at what he does, very friendly, and made sure I was ok during both my visits.
If you are visiting Belgium, be sure to visit this beautiful restaurant.”
KOLYA
4.8/579 Reviews
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Avg. AU$129/person
Open at 19:00 today
TheForkUser:“a very nice setting. I went for my birthday and they really made us feel welcomed. Waiting for the food took a little bit time but we were with a big group. The food was nice. At the end they surprised us with a little cake for my birthday”
L'Ecailler du Palais Royal
4.6/5101 Reviews
Open at 19:00 today
美丽的地球:“There is a very good seafood restaurant in the city, but the price here is a bit expensive.”
Les Petits Oignons
4.3/5286 Reviews
Open at 18:30 today
TheForkUser:“We enjoyed Les Petits Oignons, noting the diverse menu and the exceptional quality of dishes like the salmon tartare, sole meunière, and chocolate mousse. However, we were left feeling frustrated and inconvenienced by the fact that despite making a reservation just three hours prior to the time of our reservation, we were not informed that there would be a subsequent email confirmation requirement. If the request for confirmation had been sent via text message, I would have noticed it. Unfortunately, our failure to confirm resulted in us arriving at the restaurant without a valid reservation. While they allowed us to dine, the experience was rushed and unpleasant. It’s important for the restaurant to clearly communicate this confirmation requirement to patrons..”
Restaurant Mozart
4.7/5484 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 17:30
Kevin:“The restaurant attached to the Mozart Hotel serves good meat. Of course, the hotel restaurant service charge is a bit higher, but the steak is delicious, and there is a lot of meat on the ribs, which is very affordable.”
La Truffe Noire
4.7/573 Reviews
Open at 19:00 today
justinwang1987:“LA TRUFFE NOIRE, a Michelin restaurant, nothing to say, the truffle risotto is delicious, and there is also a thick soup with truffles, but it is very, very small, haha. The environment is very good”
La Quincaillerie
4.6/5152 Reviews
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Avg. AU$85/person
Open at 18:30 today
TheForkUser:“Absolutely first class restaurant. Wonderfull historic building, amazing food and first class service. Will definitely be back!”
Winehouse Osteria - Le Delizie
4.6/573 Reviews
Open at 18:00 today
TheForkUser:“Great service, very friendly and helpful. Great wine selection to complement the food. And the food was amazing as well!”
Chou
4.5/573 Reviews
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Avg. AU$194/person
Open at 19:00 today
TheForkUser:“I enjoyed my meal and I will certainly eat there again. The restaurant was busy, so there were some waits but otherwise everything was perfect.”
Le cercle des voyageurs
4.3/5214 Reviews
Open 11:00-23:30
TheForkUser:“The location is ideally well placed in a historical building in the city centre, well decorated with valises and travel books from all over the world. Food is good and personnel is kind.”Brussels-Capital Region Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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