Guidebook for Brussels
Sightseeing
The Grand Place, with its ornate baroque and gothic guild houses, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
913 locals recommend
Grand-Place
The Grand Place, with its ornate baroque and gothic guild houses, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
This famous statue of a little boy peeing in a fountain. Icon has been amusing visitors on the corner of Rue de L'Etuve since 1619 and includes over 760 outfits – even an authentic Elvis jumpsuit.
485 locals recommend
Manneken Pis
This famous statue of a little boy peeing in a fountain. Icon has been amusing visitors on the corner of Rue de L'Etuve since 1619 and includes over 760 outfits – even an authentic Elvis jumpsuit.
This gorgeous, glass roofed arcade in the center of town, lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores has the distinction of being the first shopping arcade in Europe. Built in 1847.
100 locals recommend
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
5 Galerie du RoiThis gorgeous, glass roofed arcade in the center of town, lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores has the distinction of being the first shopping arcade in Europe. Built in 1847.
Built for the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium represents a molecule's nine atoms – magnified 165 billion times. Something of a symbol of the city, it provides a panoramic view of Brussels and surrounds
518 locals recommend
Atomium
1 Pl. de l'AtomiumBuilt for the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium represents a molecule's nine atoms – magnified 165 billion times. Something of a symbol of the city, it provides a panoramic view of Brussels and surrounds
Next to central station, It was completed by the end of the 15th century in the Brabant Gothic style, but was damaged by the French shelling of 1695. The white stone facade is from the year 1250.
91 locals recommend
St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Esplanade de la Sainte-GuduleNext to central station, It was completed by the end of the 15th century in the Brabant Gothic style, but was damaged by the French shelling of 1695. The white stone facade is from the year 1250.
In the building of the Royal Museums for Fine Arts of Belgium, visitors will be able to discover the world's largest collection of René Magritte's works.
489 locals recommend
Musée Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleIn the building of the Royal Museums for Fine Arts of Belgium, visitors will be able to discover the world's largest collection of René Magritte's works.
Food Scene
This picturesque square is situated on the slope that divides Brussels between the upper and lower halves of the city. Decked out with chic boutiques, al fresco cafes, fashionable restaurants.
117 locals recommend
Place du Grand Sablon
Place du Grand SablonThis picturesque square is situated on the slope that divides Brussels between the upper and lower halves of the city. Decked out with chic boutiques, al fresco cafes, fashionable restaurants.
Known more for the atmospheric charm, Rue de Boucher is a walking thoroughfare abounding with 17th century stepped gables, decorated doorways, cafes and restaurants.
24 locals recommend
Rue des Bouchers
Rue des BouchersKnown more for the atmospheric charm, Rue de Boucher is a walking thoroughfare abounding with 17th century stepped gables, decorated doorways, cafes and restaurants.
Everything Else
Just above the Grand Sablon is the jewel of a square - Petit Sablon. Originally a horse market, it was converted in 1890 into an elegant & charming flower garden with lavish fountains.
18 locals recommend
Kleine Zavel
Place du Petit SablonJust above the Grand Sablon is the jewel of a square - Petit Sablon. Originally a horse market, it was converted in 1890 into an elegant & charming flower garden with lavish fountains.
Housed in an art nouveau masterpiece designed by Victor Horta, this museum pays homage to a particular Belgian passion, cartooning. Tintin and the Smurfs are the most famous Belgian comic strips.
196 locals recommend
Brussels Comic Book Museum
20 Rue des SablesHoused in an art nouveau masterpiece designed by Victor Horta, this museum pays homage to a particular Belgian passion, cartooning. Tintin and the Smurfs are the most famous Belgian comic strips.