The 10 Best Free Things to do in Brussels, Belgium

December 10, 2021 Christa Meece

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. Ixelles Cemetery

Chaussee de Boondael 478, Ixelles, Brussels 1050 Belgium +32 2 515 66 91 http://www.ixelles.be/site/67-Etat-civil
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Ixelles Cemetery

2. Grand Place

Grand Place Brussels Main Square, Brussels 1000 Belgium https://www.brussels.be/grand-place-brussels
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4.5 based on 34,326 reviews

Grand Place

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.

3. Parc du Cinquantenaire

Avenue de la Renaissance 1000 Brussels, Belgium, Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 513 89 40 https://www.brussels.be/parks-and-gardens
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4.5 based on 2,335 reviews

Parc du Cinquantenaire

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.

4. Parc Tournay Solvay

Chaussee de La Hulpe 199 Between the Chaussée de la Hulpe and the Brussels-Namur railway line, Watermael-Boitsfort, Brussels 1170 Belgium
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Parc Tournay Solvay

5. Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)

Grand-Place, Grote Markt 1 Grand-Place, Grote Markt, Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 279 23 43 http://www.bruxelles.be/4440
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4.5 based on 3,307 reviews

Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)

6. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

Parvis Sainte-Gudule Treurenberg Hill, Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 217 83 45 http://www.cathedralisbruxellensis.be/
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4.5 based on 5,051 reviews

St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

Reviewed By RicardoBowie - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The church of St Michael is a masterpiece sitting in the centre of Brussels, 2 minutes walk away from the nearby station. Old European churches are always worth a visit for their stunning architecture and priceless works of art. A nice example which is well worth a visit.

7. Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Galerie du Roi 5 Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 545 09 90 http://www.grsh.be/
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4.5 based on 9,883 reviews

Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Wander through the Les Galeries Saint Hubert, a gorgeous glass roofed arcade in the center of Brussels. Lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores, the Les Galeries Saint Hubert also has the distinction of being the first covered shopping arcade in Europe.

Reviewed By bfltd0 - London, United Kingdom

Always a delight to stroll through this arcade and look at the wonderful things on display in the generally high-end shops. One or two closed units though - a sign of the times in retail - but the various cafes are worth a visit for an unhurried spot of people-watching. A visit to the arcade cinema should be on the itinerary at some point.

8. Guild Houses

Grand-Place, Brussels Belgium
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4.5 based on 973 reviews

Guild Houses

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.

9. Mont des Arts

Brussels 1000 Belgium https://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/5461
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Mont des Arts

10. Notre Dame du Sablon

Rue de la Regence / Regentsschapsstraat 3b Entrée rue des Sablons et pas rue de la Régence, Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 511 57 41 http://visit.brussels/en/place/Eglise-Notre-Dame-du-Sablon
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4.5 based on 1,993 reviews

Notre Dame du Sablon

Dominating the Sablon Square in the center of Brussels, this church was transformed from a chapel into a major gothic church starting in 1436 through the beginning of the 16th century, and truly exemplifies the Brabantine gothic style of architecture.

Reviewed By jordanalexanderh - Aylesbury, United Kingdom

This is a magnificent cathedral in a beautiful part of the city centre. The building itself is amazing inside and out, and close by to some attractive public gardens and the palace.

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