Top Attractions To See While In Brussels

Brussels is a beautiful city.

The city has more to offer other than being the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.

Similar to many of the European countries, this city has a broad metro network. Thus, purchasing a one day pass gives unlimited journeys for travelers to experience the sights and attractions in Brussels.

The following are the wonders of the city of Brussels that you should not miss out while in the heart of Europe:

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1 ✦ The Atomium in Brussels

A visit to Brussels is never complete without a visit to the Atomium.

Originally, this popular landmark was constructed for the Brussels World Fair in 1958. Today, this is a museum.

In a nutshell, it is 102 meters high and has nine spheres that represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.

✦ Own Experience

The building is very impressive and it’s fun to walk around and to look at it from different angles.

I would highly recommend that you visit the museum because it has a lot of very interesting information.

The restaurant in the panoramic view of Brussels.

✦ Tips For the Atomium

There is a gift shop with original souvenirs
There is a restaurant
It is located in the outcasts of Brussels
Watch out for the pickpockets

2 ✦ Manneken Pis in Brussels

The Manneken Pis is a peculiar symbol of the city of Brussels.

It is located at the corner between Rue de l’Étuv and the Rue du Chêne.

During major celebrations, events and festivals in Brussels, this peeing boy statue is dressed in different costumes.

✦ Tips For Manneken Pis

The area can be crowded
The statue is small and tucked up in a corner of a busy street

3 ✦ Jeanneke Pis In Brussels

A visit to the Manneken Pis is not enough without a visit to the counterpart Jeanneke Pis.

This is a fountain and a statue that is half a meter high that depicts a little girl, squatting and urinating on a blue-grey limestone base.

✦ Tips For Jeanneke Pis

Jeanneke Pis is located on a small side street
You can pass by it while going to the restaurants in the neighborhood
It is not as popular as the Manneken Pis

4 ✦ Grand Place in Brussels

Grand Place is a World Heritage Site and it is considered as one of the most beautiful places to visit while in Belgium.

The combination of the Gothic and the Baroque style is an absolute sight to behold during the day and also during the night when the lights from the surrounding buildings are lit.

Last but not least, the area plays a host to numerous festivals and concerts throughout the year.

Some Tips For The Grand Place

It is free of charge access to Grand Place
It is nearby the main train station
There are many restaurants in this area

5 ✦ Parc Du Cinquantenaire

This is a lovely park that has a calm breath of fresh air in the middle of the city of Brussels.

Two museums are located in this park. These include the Motor Museum and the Aviation Museum.

The other side of the Cinquantenaire is a large park with grass and a fountain. During the summer, in this park, there is a pop-up restaurant where you can enjoy Belgian cuisine and live music.

6 ✦ The Royal Palace of Brussels

The Royal Palace in the city of Brussels is the official venue for the royal functions and the like. But this is not the official residence of the Belgian Royal family.

Although it’s only opened to the public during the summer, it’s worth a visit even if you can only see it from the outside. It is quite impressive, a massive structure, and it’s architecturally beautiful.

The Royal Palace is quite close to other tourist attractions. These include:

Mont des Art
Musical Instruments Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts
Palais Justice
Brussels Park which is across the boulevard from the palace

7 ✦ Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

This is a shopping arcade in the city of Brussels. The gallery includes luxury shops, cafes, restaurants, and gift shops.

It is a beautiful place to shop, stroll, dine, and also to try some Belgian chocolate.

The architecture of the building is stunning. It’s worth a visit even if just popping in to admire.

8 ✦ St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral

This church has a beautiful and impressive architectural design and it’s hard to miss it out while walking around the city.

The stained glass windows are incredible to see. Besides, you can’t miss out to visit the museum within this Cathedral while in this city.

9 ✦ Mini Europe

Mini Europe is located next to the Atomium and you can buy a combined ticket for accessing both the Atomium and Mini Europe.

It’s an informative and educational park that is great for both the adults and the children.

This park has many detailed models of the cities throughout the countries in Europe.

The displays are interesting and they give the name of the country and it’s population. You can also press a button of that particular country to listen to their National Anthem.