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Things To Do In Brussels

By | Mar 15, 2011 | 0 Comments | Rating: 0

Brussels, the capital of Belgium is an incredible city.  Fantastic monuments, attention-grabbing buildings, exciting squares and beautiful parks are only some of the things that make Brussels a very attractive holiday destination. The city offers so many things that even a week will not be enough to explore this splendid city. 

Brussels Attractions

The city has an array of tourist attractions to keep you entertained. A few of the must-sees are listed down below:  

  • Grand Place is a small, delicately shaped 15th century town square. It is a perfect representation of the history of the city.
  • Peeing boy a wonderful little statue located close to the Grand Palace is a big attraction for tourists. The local inhabitants refer to it as Mannekin Pis and celebrate several festivities around this fountain made of bronze.
  • Palais de Justice an imposing structure situated at the top of city offers a beautiful cityscape of Brussels. It has a unique golden dome and its several columns beautify its façade.
  • The Atomium built for the World Fair of 1958 is often known as the sign of Belgium and is a great place for sightseeing. This is a 102-metre-tall structure of steel and aluminum and is associated as a symbol of the atom concept. It offers a fabulous view of Brussels and the surrounding areas.
  • There is a splendid variety of parks. They include magnificent boulevards with fountains, statues, and picturesque parks with lovely lakes and flowers.
  • Brussels Zoo is a marvelous option for day excursion for animal lovers and visitors with children. 

Things to do in Brussels

The capital of Belgium is house for a large number of arts and cultural attractions. In addition to the sightseeing tours, there are a number of things that you can do in the city. Some of them are listed below: 

  • Brussels Walks - The Belgian capital is a small city that is quite easy to explore by foot and you can encounter some of the finest discoveries. Walking helps you to be acquainted with the local culture. For a rest break, you can stop at one of the old-fashioned restaurants.
  • Exploring MuseumsThe city has wide and assorted collection of museums, though there is plenty of variation. On one hand, there are huge, information-rich, roomy museums such as the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Museum of Fine Arts. While on the other, there are small, old-fashioned museums such as the Belgian Beer Brewers Museum or the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate. 

What to See in Brussels

Some of the things that are necessary watch for visitors are:

  • The antique architecture
  • Historic paintings
  • Conventional provincial cooking
  • Contemporary glass and steel buildings
  • Comic Strip Route
  • Monuments and Buildings

Brussels what to do  

The city provides a number of interesting things for the tourists.

  • Participate in music concerts, jazz and animation festivals
  • Attend Operas
  • Go for souvenir shopping

The intriguing city has plenty to offer, therefore plan your Brussels vacation now, and see for yourself the unique blend of old and the new.  





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