City: Brussels
Top Things to do in Brussels
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Unassuming Brussels is the capital of Belgium, Flanders and Europe. Medieval Grand-Place, is indeed grand, with many 17th-century buildings and daily flower markets. Reopened in 2006, the Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, provides great views, inside and out. Architecture fans should visit Musee Horta, home of Belgian master architect Victor Horta. St. Gery's clubs and bars are packed year-round. Seafood eateries abound in Ste. Catherine. Walk, rather than get snarled up in traffic, in the narrow streets.
Restaurants in Brussels
1. Grand Place
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4.5 based on 34,326 reviews
Considered one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe, the ornate Grand Place is the center of Brussels, where many historic buildings dating from the 17th century are located.
2. Parc du Cinquantenaire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,335 reviews
Planned by King Leopold in the late 19th century, this park holds imposing monuments including the Triumphal Arch, Exposition Halls and the Bordiau Halls, which house the prestigious Museum of Art and History.
Reviewed By HR00917 - Miami, United States
Big park located close to the EU buildings. The park is quiet, peaceful, and plenty of benches and grass for a picnic. It is a little far from the city center so you may want to take the bus or taxi if you do not want to walk an hour to and from the city center.
3. Autoworld
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4.5 based on 1,792 reviews
More than 250 vehicles cover the story of the automobile history since its early days. One zone is dedicated to sports and racing cars, while "Belgium at Autoworld" tells the love story between Belgium and the automobile industry. A different themed temporary exhibition is organized every 2-3 months! Discover this museum in the Southern Hall of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels, one of the most beautiful architectural buildings of Belgium. Autoworld, more than a museum!
Reviewed By Dr_Chris_Gordon - Stockport, United Kingdom
The Museum is situated within the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels. For a small fee (10 Euros for seniors) you can spend hours in this facility. The cars on display range from Vintage (1904 Darraque) to last years F1 racing cars. The floor area is huge with a large second floor mezzanine. If you like cars and the history of transport, then this is a must. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
4. Bois de la Cambre
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4.5 based on 679 reviews
Reviewed By 497veronicaw
Take your dog or just yourself, no tech devises whatsoever and walk in the chilly morning by the lake in Bois de la Cambre. If early enough or just a bit late, the chances are you will enjoy a peaceful solitude as well. Sit there in a bench and clean your mind and soul with the beauty of the nature hesitating to break already into an early spring or not.
5. Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)
6. Guild Houses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 973 reviews
Reviewed By mauriziomA1039RG
Famous and superb square surrounded by beautiful buildings finely worked in Gothic style. Guild houses with their golden symbols as well as the fox ( merchants ), the gold tree (brewers) , the swan (butchers) , wolf ( builders), etc. Many shops where delicious chocolate is sold, bars and restaurants. During the evening buildings are cleverly lit, giving to the entire square an unforgettable charm.
7. Mont des Arts
8. Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History
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4.5 based on 2,338 reviews
The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost halls of the Cinquantenaire Park historic complex, the museum collections comprise more than 10 centuries of military and technology history, ranging from suits of armor, antique firearms and swords to armored vehicles and airplanes. Numerous paintings, sculptures, decorations, and military uniforms bring back to life the military history of this area. Admission is free. Closed on Mondays.
Reviewed By jacobetch
Although there is very little English descriptions to read, this massive museum can still take several hours to see. It has a huge hall of military items through the 1800 and 1900's - uniforms, swords, guns, badges. There are several tanks and an entire hanger of airplanes including a helicopter and a jet. There are gas masks. There's a WWII history section that does have English pads describing different items in the room. At the top of the museum there is a 360 degree view of the city
9. Museum of Natural Sciences
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4.5 based on 1,598 reviews
Meet the famous Bernissart Iguanodons in the largest Dinosaur Gallery in Europe, learn about the human body and how we evolved in the Gallery of Humankind and go back in time in the Gallery of Evolution. You can also find out about urban species in BiodiverCITY, discover specimens which illustrate the Museum’s history in the 250 years of Natural Sciences hall, admire the magnificent crystals in the Mineral Hall, and experience something new every year by visiting our temporary exhibitions or by taking part in one of our Education Service’s interactive activities. During Belgian School Holidays: Tuesday > Sunday: 10.00 > 18.00 During the Belgian school year: Tuesday > Friday: 9.30 > 17.00 | Week-end : 10.00 > 18.00
Reviewed By V5457FGsams
Every time I visit Belgium I make sure the pay a visit to this museum. Can't tell when I'm there next time but it's the first place to visit! Best is the go on a weekday, the museum is quiet and you can take your time to watch all this amazing stuff. There are without a doubt lots of replica's but that doesn't influence the awesomeness of it all. Seeing the impressive collection of Iguanodon skeletons while entering impresses me every time, and I mean EVERY TIME. Even though they're basically nothing but bones they seem to stare back at you. You don't have an excuse not to go!
10. Sonian Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By D9909XCamyj - Brussels, Belgium
Very pretty forest, I entered via the Rouge Cloître and got a bit lost, but it's a really beautiful place with plenty of well-trodden pathways. A bit of a trek to get there from Hermann-Debroux, but there is a tramstop right at the top of the forest too... a bit of googling will see you right! I went in autumn and the leaves were all colours, some still green, others falling off the trees as a nice gold colour.
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