Top Things to do in Brussels

Brussels is known for its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and eclectic culture. Visitors can explore the city's flea markets, where treasures from past times are hidden. The city's intricate details, including the Grand Place and Art Nouveau facades, showcase its artistic prowess. The city's culinary delights, including the tantalizing aroma of delicious gastronomic experiences, further enhance its beauty.

Things to do in Brussels

Visit Bozar

1929 building houses Centre for Fine Arts, galleries, concert halls, cinemas.The Bozar, Brussels' cultural center, hosts over 200 concerts annually and showcases films from around the world. Designed by Belgian architect Victor Horta, the museum is worth a visit for its stunning architecture.

Visit Comic strip murals

Brussels' vibrant murals showcase vibrant colors and Tintin.Brussels is a city filled with comic book-style paintings and murals, perfect for strolling and Instagramming. Download a comic book map to explore the city's major street art.

Visit Grand Place

Must-see landmarks include the magnificent Manneken Pis and the Brussels City Museum, which showcases the city's rich history and opulence after centuries of destruction.

Visit The Monk

The Art Nouveau dining room offers spaghetti three ways, while the packed bar at the front offers a good beer choice and live music. The diverse group includes students, visitors, beer enthusiasts, and elderly residents. Reservations are not accepted, so patrons must wait in line.

Visit The Atomium

Awe-inspiring silver edifice from the 1958 World's Fair made of enlarged iron crystal by 165 billion times.Tourist destination enjoys eccentricity in its nine circular chambers, featuring exhibitions on aviation history and surrealist art by René Magritte. Connected by escalators, the building offers unique experiences.

Visit The Jeu de Balle flea market

The vendor market offers a wide variety of unique vintage artwork, kitsch crockery, and art deco items. Atelier en Ville (temporarily closed due to pandemic) offers coffee and bagels, while Le Marseillais offers pastis for a stronger experience. Spend time exploring the numerous stalls to find what you need.

Art Nouveau architecture

home to some of the most well-known figures in Art Nouveau, including Henry Van de Velde and Victor Horta, whose impact can be seen everywhere. Look for the distinctive flourishes and curves in the wood, metal, and stained glass, together with elaborate mosaics over every other doorway. The Belgian Comic Strip Center and Horta's former home, which is now a museum, are notable locations. Once more, the tourist information center distributes maps for independent walking trips.

Old England Building

1. The history and significance of the Old England Building in Brussels, including its transition from a department store to a cultural landmark.

2. A detailed exploration of the architectural features and stunning facade that make the building a popular attraction for visitors.

3. An in-depth look at the vast musical museum housed within the Old England Building, highlighting some of its most valuable and unique instruments.

4. Exploring the interactive experiences available at the museum, such as listening to live music performances or participating in workshops on

L’Epicerie

The owner's selections from the market that morning and her mood dictate what is served on the menu. There isn't a choice, but who needs one when the food is this excellent and fresh and the service is so charming? It is comparable to having supper at a friend's house. While you're in this area of the city, stop into Typographe, which is only around the block and is a stationery lover's paradise.

MIMA

This shrine to the ultra-modern, also known as culture 2.0, specializes in urban art that draws inspiration from comic books, advertisements, tattoos, and other subcultures including skateboarding and tattooing. It is located in a former brewery near the canal, a once-rundown area of the city that is now slowly receiving some love. Phare du Kanaal, a coffee shop/coworking space that is leading the waterside resurgence and serves up inventive meals all day, is accessible after a 10-minute stroll.

Dieweg Cemetery

Hergé, the creator of the local comic book character Tintin, was given special permission to be buried here in 1983 after the cemetery had stopped accepting new graves in the 1940s. It was allowed to grow wild for a very long period, and as a result, it is now home to a huge variety of headstones as well as hundreds of other plant and tree species. Take the shaky old 97 tram through the southern suburbs to the end of the line to get there; the ride is entertaining enough to spend the time on its own. A nice picnic location is the adjacent Wolvendael Park with its undulating scenery.