Brussels

11 places · Belgium

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Atomium

landmark

A giant model of an iron crystal, built for the 1958 World's Fair, with exhibitions in its spheres and a viewing platform at the top.

Manneken Pis

landmark

A small bronze fountain statue of a boy, often dressed in costumes, and a symbol of the city.

Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries

landmark

Glass-roofed shopping arcade with chocolatiers, cafés and bookshops.

museum

Belgian Comic Strip Center

museum

Museum of Belgian comics, including Tintin and the Smurfs, in an Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta.

Magritte Museum

museum

The world's largest collection of René Magritte's paintings, part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

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Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

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The Gothic cathedral of Brussels, the setting for royal weddings and state occasions.

park

Cinquantenaire Park

park

Large park with a triumphal arch and several museums, including a car museum and the Royal Museum of Art and History.

square

Grand-Place

square

The medieval market square of Brussels, lined with ornate guildhalls and the Town Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

viewpoint

Mont des Arts

viewpoint

Terraced gardens and a viewpoint between the Royal Library and Place Royale, with views toward the city.

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Royal Palace of Brussels

palace

The official palace of the King of the Belgians in the city, facing Brussels Park.

neighborhood

Sablon

neighborhood

Elegant district of antique shops, chocolatiers and cafés around the Gothic church of Notre-Dame du Sablon.