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1. Place des Palais
- The Place des Palais is a square that separates Parc De Bruxelles and the Palais Royal. Léopold II made changes in the palace and hence the Place... read more
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2. St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral
- Cathédrale des Saints Michel et Gudule's humble beginnings as a 9th century chapel dedicated to the city's patron saint have not stopped it from... read more
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3. National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Koekelberg Basilica)
- The construction of the church started in 1905 under the reign of King Léopold II, but was put on hold during the two World Wars and was not completed... read more
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4. Palais Royal
The King's Palace, which overlooks the Parc de Bruxelles, was begun in 1820 and had a grandiose Louis XVI-style face-lift in 1904. The older side...
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6. Mini-Europe
Adults and kids alike will get a kick out of strolling around such highlights from member states of the European Union as London's Big Ben, Berlin's...
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7. Jubelpark/Parc du Cinquantenaire
This vast museum shows off an eclectic collection of antiques, decorative arts (tapestries, lace, porcelain, silver, furniture, toys, stained glass,...
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8. Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique (Royal Museums of Fine Arts) is the largest museum complex in Belgium, and houses the Museum of Ancient... read more
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9. Museum voor Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art)
- Located on Place Royale, with no less than eight floors underground, the Museum of Modern Art was constructed around a light shaft that allows... read more
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10. Musée René Magritte
From 1930 to 1954 the great Belgian Surrealist artist René Magritte lived and worked in an undistinguished town house in suburban Jette in northwest...
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Like many other European cities, the city of Brussels itself qualifies as a "tourist attraction," with its haunting mix of medieval and Gothic architecture, more complex post-modern constructions, and Flemish and Art Nouveau town houses. One can spend hours simply wandering through the city's cobble-stoned streets, taking in the sights, which can be a welcome diversion for those hoping to save money and still experience Brussels.
The Place des Palais or Grand Palace in the old center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a vision of glittering windows and Gothic structure. The St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral , Basilica of the Sacred Heart and Palais Royal are also worth a visit for their impressive facades, whereas more modern structures such as the Atomium might elicit a lively debate on the merits of postmodern architecture. A striking composition of steel columns and globes making up the crystal molecule of an iron atom, the Atomium was built for the 1958 World's Fair, and is adjacent to the Mini-Europe park which hosts models of famous European monuments in miniature form. The EU institution buildings in the European Quarter are also worth a gander, as is the gorgeous Arc de Triomphe-Triomfboog in Parc du Cinquantenaire-Jubelpark for a gorgeous view of the city.
However, one would be remiss to visit Brussels and not partake in at least one of its museums or affordable sights, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium , which includes work by Bruegel and Van Dyck, and the Museum of Modern Art . René Magritte studied in Brussels and the world's largest collection of the surrealist's work can be found at the new Musée René Magritte , a must-see for any fans of modernist art.
The Belgian Comic Strip Center (and, of course, the Boutique de Tin Tin ) is a fun alternative for the younger set, featuring the treasured characters Tin Tin and Lucky Luke in a variety of Belgian comic strips, and housed in a Victor Horta-designed former department store building. (Architecture-enthusiasts will also appreciate the Horta Museum , devoted to the works of the famous Belgian architect and designer.) The young at heart will also appreciate Manneken Pis , a bronze statue of a young boy relieving himself that dates back to the 17th century.
Meanwhile, older tourists wishing to do some more adult sight-seeings might enjoy a beer tour or a visit to the Musée de la Gueze , which offers a guided tour and samples of lambic and gueze beers. Lastly, the open-air markets are some of the best ways to enjoy Brussels on a budget, with their offerings of street music, cheap food stands and hassle-free "window" shopping. The Grand Place-Grote Markt on the main square is full of bustling locals and tourists day and night, and hosts a light show on the surrounding 300-year-old buildings each evening. Also be sure to seek out the famous Marché aux Puces de Bruxelles - Vlooienmarkt , a flea market in the Place du Jeu de Balle-Vossenplein that offers some of the cheapest shopping in the city.
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