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Top 10 Must Do |
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1. Grand Place (Grote Markt) |
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Drink a Belgian Beer |
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The
medieval Grand Place ('Grote Markt') is the central market
square of Brussels and a major attraction.
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Belgian beers are famous all around
the world. Visit a 'Belgian Beer Cafe' in Brussels and try some!
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2. Atomium |
2. Eat Belgian Chocolate |
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Built for Expo '58 the Atomium has
the shape of an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times.
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Sure enough you can not leave Belgium and Brussels without
having some of their fine chocolates!
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3. Manneken Pis |
3. Brussels Bike Tour |
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This
famous landmark is a small bronze fountain of a boy urinating
into the fountain basin.
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Looking for some healthy activity?
Explore the city and many of its famous landmarks during the
Brussels bike tour!
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4. Royal Palace |
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Shop at Avenue Louise |
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Situated in front of the Brussels Park and used by the Belgian
king for affairs of state.
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You will find many different designer shops,
diamonds and antiques in this famous shopping street.
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5.
St
Michael Cathedral |
5.
Eat
Moules and Frites |
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This
gothic style cathedral dates back to the 13th century and is used
for royal marriages.
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Enjoy this unofficial national
dish in one of the many restaurants around the Grand Place.
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Brussels Palace of Justice |
6. Relax in Foret de Soignes |
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The most important palace of justice
in Belgium, measuring 26,000 square meters, was built between 1866 and 1883.
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The Foret de Soignes is a nearly 5,000 hectare forest in the
south-eastern part of Brussels.
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European Quarter |
7. Explore Les Marolles |
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Brussels is considered to be the 'capital' of Europe, hosting
the European Commission and the European Council.
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Take a walk through les Marolles and explore this enjoyable
neighbourhood, including the flea market.
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Cinquantenaire Park |
8. Visit St Hubertus Gallery |
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Built in 1880 for the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence,
this urban park measures 30 hectares.
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This beautiful 19th century gallery offers many upscale stores
and was inaugurated in 1847.
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Royal
Museums of Fine Arts |
9. Beenhouwersstraat Dinner |
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The Royal Museums offer an extensive collection of Flemish
paintings, among them those painted by Bruegel.
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Enjoy the Belgian cuisine in this cosy, narrow street, next to
the Grand Place. Try some Moules and Frites (see No. 5)
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Mini-Europe |
10. Explore the Zaveldistrict |
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Situated next to the Atomium, with 1:25 scale maquettes of
famous buildings in Europe, representing 80 cities.
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The
Zaveldistrict is the antiques district of Brussels, with the Gothic Zavelkerk and the
Kapellekerk.
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