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Top 10 things to do in Brussels!

Here you'll find various famous landmarks and attractions of Brussels. You can find all kind of interesting facts and information about some of the cities most remarkable landmarks.

Grand Place

The Grand Place of Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the central market square, is often called one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe, if not in the world. Since 1998 it is also a World Heritage Site. Surrounded by the city tower and a range of beautiful 300 year old buildings, the Grand Place is a vital part of the city. In the evening, surrounded by bright lumination, it is simply ravishing. You'll find here a flower market, frequent jazz and classical concerts and lightshows with the buildings serving as a canvas. Read more...

Manneken Pis

This statue of a peeing boy is believed to have been inspired by a child who, while in a tree, found a special way to drive away invading troops. The statue now has 517 other costumes for ceremonial occasions, an ever-increasing collection whose recent benefactors include John Malkovich and Dennis Hopper, and his own personal dresser.

Arc de Triomphe

A number of vast museums and an attractive park surround Brussels' version of the Arc de Triomphe, known as the Cinquantenaire arch, planned by Leopold II for the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence in 1880. It is possible to go up to the terrasse above the arch, from where you'll have a good view of the city.

Atomium

Atomium is a model of a molecule that can be seen from all over the city. Windows in the top sphere provide an awesome panoramic view of Brussels.

Mini-Europe

Next to the Atomium you can find a set of scale models of famous European structures. It's an impressive collection of 1:25 scale models of more than 300 famous buildings and sights from the 25 Europian countries.

Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire

This museum has an important collection of art objects from different civilizations from all over the world. The museum was founded in 1835 and was located in the Hallepoort/Porte de Hal, one of the last remaining medieval city gates of Brussels.

Horta Museum

The horta Museum is the home of noted Belgian Art Nouveau architect and designer Victor Horta. Horta's genius lay in his ability to create a sense of opulence, light, and spaciousness where little light or space existed. Read more...

Autoworld

A fascinating display of 500 historic cars set in the hangarlike Palais Mondial. Here you'll find automobiles from the dawn of the motoring age to 1970s including the earliest Mercedes, Renaults, BMW Isettas, Tatras, Ford T-birds, even a jeepney from the Philippines.

Musée des Instruments de Musique (MIM)

More than 7000 instruments you'll find in Musée des Instruments de Musique, from all times and all over the world. In addition the MIM has a concert hall, a space for workshops (for groups and by reservation only), a museum shop, a library and a rooftop restaurant, from where the breathtaking view over the city gives a unique flavour to the menu.

Place du Grand Sablon

Brussels is chock full of chocolates, but the ultimate indulgence for the chocoholic is Place du Grand Sablon, where you will find three shops selling some of the best chocolate in the world: Neuhaus, Pierre Marcolini and Wittamer.