What to see in Brussels

I think Brussels is a perfect place for walking and enjoying an incredible sightseeing. Do not only walk around the tourist attractions,  also explore other parts of town. After spending a couple of days in Brussels, you can do a short trip to Bruges too, which is 1 hour 13min by train. For more information, click here for my article about Bruges

Places to visit in Brussels

1. The Grand Place (Grote Markt)

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the center of Brussels. The square is surrounded by beautiful houses, the City Hall and the Maison du Roi.

2. Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

This is a shopping place – full of expensive stores. Just walking through is a nice experience.

3. Atomium

This structure was created for the World Fair of Brussels in 1958. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction. I should mention that the Atomium is not very close from the center of Brussels – we took a couple of trains to get there.

4. Manneken Pis

This is a tiny statue of a small boy, who has been peeing since the early 17th century. The statue is often dressed up in costumes and yes it is part of Brussels attractions – not kidding. Funny, though 🙂

Most popular food in Belgium

• Belgian Waffles

• Frites

• Belgian beer, of course! The Belgians make great beer. Try Leffe Blonde, this was my favorite
• Also a must, chocolates!
• If you feel adventurous, try Moules Frites (mussels and fries). I saw many locals eating this dish

City insights

• You can get into a bar with your frites (french fries). No one will say anything
• If you are a fan of Comics, there is a Comic route that you can do. Another place to visit could be the Comics Art Museum
• Look around and enjoy the street art in the city

Want to share your tips for Brussels? Do you have any question?. Let me know in the comments below 🙂