Best places to visit in Brussels

The Grand Place is the main plaza in Brussels, located near the central train station, known for its well-preserved architecture, rich gold decorations, and former guild halls, now home to restaurants, cafes, and the city hall.

A historic Urban complex in central Brussels connecting downtown with Uptown, featuring architecture like the Royal Library of Belgium, the square Brussels meeting Center, the National Archives of Belgium, and a landscaped public garden with a breathtaking view of Brussels.

The Atomium, located in Heysel Park, is a 102-meter tall iconic monument built for the World’s Fair of 1958 and designed in the form of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, with museum, exhibition space and viewing platform inside.

Le Manneken Pis, conçu en 1388, servait à l'origine de moyen pour de nombreuses personnes à Bruxelles de recevoir de l'eau, et la statue est régulièrement habillée de différents costumes.

The Royal Palace is the workplace of the Belgian King, offering visits to its interior from the end of July until the end of August and a ceremonial changing of the guards.

Le Musée Magritte abrite la plus grande collection d'œuvres de l'un des meilleurs artistes belges du XXe siècle, comprenant 250 œuvres d'art.

Bruges is a city in Belgium recommended as a travel destination outside of Brussels, with specific mentions of its historic corners and boat tours.

Ghent is a city in Belgium presented as a travel option outside of Brussels, highlighting its Belfry, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Gravensteen Castle, and Graffiti Street.

Un musée abritant plus de 2 000 instruments historiques, situé dans un bâtiment Art Nouveau offrant une vue panoramique sur Bruxelles depuis son café sur le toit.

A shop known for two kinds of waffles: the Brussel waffle (square and fluffy, typically with toppings like cream and strawberries) and a thinner, caramelized waffle usually eaten without toppings.

Mini-Europe showcases miniature replicas of famous monuments across the European Union and other European countries, crafted meticulously at a scale of 1 to 25.

Le Palais de Justice, construit entre 1866 et 1883, reste le bâtiment judiciaire le plus important de Belgique et possède un foyer ouvert de 100 mètres de haut.

Un quartier abritant le Parlement européen et d'autres institutions de l'UE, offrant un aperçu du rôle de la ville dans la politique internationale.

The speaker mentions Bruxelles Central while walking towards Grand Place.

L'Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles est un chef-d'œuvre d'architecture gothique du XVe siècle, avec une haute tour qui ne serait pas positionnée au centre du bâtiment.

Le Parlement européen, situé dans le quartier européen de Bruxelles, est un lieu clé de la politique internationale.

L'une des premières galeries marchandes construites en Europe, abritant des marques de luxe, des cafés élégants et des espaces culturels.

Parc de Bruxelles is the city’s oldest park where you can enjoy an afternoon stroll down its wide paths lined with statues and greenery, or relax at the Kiosk Radio.

The sole medieval structure in the Grand Place, featuring elaborate carvings, an asymmetrical facade, uniquely arranged rooms, and a tower topped by a gilded statue of St Michael.

An 11th-century gothic church in Brussels, designated a cathedral in 1962, hosting Royal weddings and state funerals, and renowned for its Gothic Towers and stunning stained glass windows.

A fry shop that has been around since 1978, recommended by a local barber, known for its chunky fries and Andaloo sauce (mayonnaise, ketchup, and vinegar).

Antwerp is a city in Belgium recommended as a travel destination outside of Brussels, with mentions of its City Card, Red Line Museum, Cathedral of Our Lady, Plantin-Moretus Museum, and train station.

The fifth floor cafeteria has a nice viewpoint that is well worth checking out.

A notorious little street known for its pushy restaurant tours, inflated tourist prices and subpar food, home to some of the worst restaurants in Brussels.

A must-visit bar, even though it's super touristy, that is well known for having the Guinness World Record of the largest selection of beers on site.