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Grand Place/ Grote Markt
This is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, and is located right in the centre of Brussels, surrounded by some of the oldest streets in the city. The square is lined with grand, tall houses and buildings in the gabled Flemish style, mostly dating from the Renaissance. These were mainly merchant guild houses and are ornamented with beautiful stone carvings and statues. There is also the gothic city hall, build in the 15th century, and well-known because of its impressive 96 metre tower, supporting a statue of St. Michael. Many of the guild houses around the square are open to the public and display artworks and artifacts such as paintings, tapestries, and murals showing scenes from the city’s history.
On Sundays the Grand Place houses a bird and flower market. In summer there is a nightly light show here, and many concerts and festivals use this as a base throughout the year. The square is also home to many good restaurants and cafés.
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Gallerie St. Hubert (Gallerie du Roi et de la Reine)
This is a historic arcade full of shops, theatres and cafés. Located in the centre of Brussels, it is only a few steps away from the Grand Place and a favourite stop for tourists because of its antique charm and the many traditional Belgian items for sale. The shops and other buildings have recently been repainted and restored to their former glory. The arcade has two sections, with the first called the Gallerie du Roi and the second, the Gallerie de la Reine. They are located on either side of a narrow street known as the “fish street,” full of quaint old buildings and nooks and crannies. Shops here sell chocolate, lace, tapestries, books and souvenirs, and there are also a number of traditional cafés.
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Manneken Pis
This little statue of a peeing boy has become one of Brussels’ most famous monuments. The original statue was made in 1619 by Jerome Duquesnoy, cast in bronze. It was destroyed, however, as were several of its replacements, by French and English members of the city. Eventually, the remaining fragments of the statues were cast together in one mould, forming the Manneken Pis that now graces the Rue de L’Etuve. Tourists from all over the world make a point of stopping here to view this little boy, who has become one of the national symbols of Belgium. There is even a person whose job it is to polish him daily and dress him in ceremonial costumes. Kings, presidents and celebrities from many different countries have donated costumes to the Manneken Pis, and there are now over 250 of them, many of which can be seen at the Musee Communal.
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Corner of Rue de L’Etuve/Stoofstraat
1000
Brussels
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Palais de la Nation/Paleis der Natie
This building is located in the government quarter, near to the Warandepark. An impressive neoclassical structure, it was built in 1779 to honour Maria-Theresia’s accession. It has housed the Belgian parliament meetings since 1831. The parliament is made up of the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives of the People. There are two semicircular meeting rooms where most of the action takes place. The red one is home to the Senate, the green one to the Chamber of Representatives. Guided tours are offered, but are only given by appointment and when no meetings are in session.
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Natieplein 1 (Place de la Nation)
1000
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 5158211
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Mini-Europe
This unique interactive display contains the most famous highlights of Europe in miniature form. Located outdoors in a park, everything is to scale, including the trees and other plants in-between the exhibits. There is Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, the leaning tower of Pisa, Mount Vesuviu, and many other important sights and monuments of Europe. Visitors can watch and take part in historical events (the eruption of Vesuvius, dismantling the Berlin Wall, etc.) On weekends during the summer months, Mini-Europe stays open late at night and puts on a musical fireworks display.
Opening times: Mar - Jun, Sep: 9.30 am - 5 pm, Jul - Aug: 9.30 am - 7 pm, Oct - Dec: 10 am - 5 pm
Entrance prices: between € 8.50 - € 20 depending on the kind of ticket/options purchased
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Voetballaan 1/Avenue du Football
1020
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 4741313
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Palais des Beaux-Arts/Paleis voor Schone Kunsten
This palace of the arts combines almost every conceivable art form in one place, including music, dance, theatre, the visual arts and literature. There are also a variety of temporary exhibits at any given time. The building was built in 1928 by Victor Horta, and includes the world famous Henri Le Boeuf concert hall. It is a wonderful place to hear music, known for its excellent acoustics. There is also a theatre devoted to dance, a library, and some art galleries. The basement of the building contains a film museum, part of a film organization active in many important festivals, such as the Festival of Flanders and the Europalia Society. There is always a rich and varied program of events to choose from here.
Opening times: Tues - Sun 10 am - 6 pm
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Ravensteinstraat 23/Rue Ravenstein
1000
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 5143044
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Atomium
The Atomium is perhaps Brussels’ most famous modern monument, and has become one of the symbols of the city. It is a giant sculpture of metal-covered spheres, representing an iron molecule magnified 165 billion times. It was built in 1958 for the World Fair, and rises an impressive 102 metres into the air. It is possible to ascend the Atomium in a high speed elevator and walk around inside the spheres. There is a viewing deck on the highest sphere that presents a stunning aerial view of the city.
Entrance prices: € 5.50 for adults, € 4 for children under 13, free for children shorter than 1.2 m
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Boulevard du Centenaire
1020
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 4754777
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