Guidebook for Bruxelles
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Easy to find just off the Grande Place. Only €6 entry. Only takes 45 minutes. Very interesting demonstration of chocolate making.
47 locals recommend
Choco-story Brussels
41 Rue de l'EtuveEasy to find just off the Grande Place. Only €6 entry. Only takes 45 minutes. Very interesting demonstration of chocolate making.
This museum houses several different classifications of art divided into easy bites. You can buy a combo ticket or to just the bit you'd like to see. I like the Old Masters and the Magritte Museums.
216 locals recommend
Musee Magritte Museum - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
3 Rue de la RégenceThis museum houses several different classifications of art divided into easy bites. You can buy a combo ticket or to just the bit you'd like to see. I like the Old Masters and the Magritte Museums.
Nice museum in the centre of the old town. Cheap entry and enough in there to keep you in for a hour or two. Note they have lots of costumes that the Manneken Pis Sculpture wears which are interesting
33 locals recommend
Brussels City Museum
Nice museum in the centre of the old town. Cheap entry and enough in there to keep you in for a hour or two. Note they have lots of costumes that the Manneken Pis Sculpture wears which are interesting
Shopping
This is a short street filled with the usual shops at the heart of Brussels.
279 locals recommend
Rue Neuve
Rue NeuveThis is a short street filled with the usual shops at the heart of Brussels.
Food Scene
The church at the top of the square is a wonder and the shopping, dining, and chocolate are quite amazing. Definitely a must-see!
117 locals recommend
Place du Grand Sablon
Place du Grand SablonThe church at the top of the square is a wonder and the shopping, dining, and chocolate are quite amazing. Definitely a must-see!
Arts & Culture
The Belvue Museum is an ingenious one: it tells the utterly compelling history of Belgium as an independent state alongside the story of its kings and queens.
47 locals recommend
Beer Museum
7 Place des PalaisThe Belvue Museum is an ingenious one: it tells the utterly compelling history of Belgium as an independent state alongside the story of its kings and queens.
MIM has really hit the musical nail on the head with this concept. A great collection of musical instruments from throughout the world and across the ages that come alive when you stand near them.
427 locals recommend
Musical Instruments Museum
2 Rue Montagne de la CourMIM has really hit the musical nail on the head with this concept. A great collection of musical instruments from throughout the world and across the ages that come alive when you stand near them.
The Magritte Museum is a museum in Brussels, Belgium dedicated to the work of the Belgian surrealist artist, René Magritte.
489 locals recommend
Musée Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleThe Magritte Museum is a museum in Brussels, Belgium dedicated to the work of the Belgian surrealist artist, René Magritte.
Sightseeing
Very centrally located building. In the style of a Greek temple. Beautiful architecture. Worth a photo or two!
75 locals recommend
Brussels Stock Exchange
Place de la BourseVery centrally located building. In the style of a Greek temple. Beautiful architecture. Worth a photo or two!
Grand-Place
The Grand Place of Brussels is the central square of Brussels.
The famous Manneken-Pis remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels.
485 locals recommend
Manneken Pis
The famous Manneken-Pis remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels.
Definitely worth spending the time to go for a walk around this area. The palace is beautiful with some great photo opportunities. Go for a walk through the park opposite which is lovely and peaceful.
222 locals recommend
Royal Palace of Brussels
16 Rue BrederodeDefinitely worth spending the time to go for a walk around this area. The palace is beautiful with some great photo opportunities. Go for a walk through the park opposite which is lovely and peaceful.
Huge building dominating the area at the top of the hill!The view from here is impressive and panoramic. You can see the atomium.
203 locals recommend
Law Courts of Brussels
1 Pl. PoelaertHuge building dominating the area at the top of the hill!The view from here is impressive and panoramic. You can see the atomium.
Drinks & Nightlife
The place used to be a central location once, at that time being the largest island on river Zenne. Nowadays channels are buried, but the place is still very lively, fresh and features some good bars.
119 locals recommend
Saint-Géry Island
Place Saint-GéryThe place used to be a central location once, at that time being the largest island on river Zenne. Nowadays channels are buried, but the place is still very lively, fresh and features some good bars.