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The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels and has been since the
Middle Ages. One of Europe's more beautiful squares, it lies in the
centre of a confusion of small cobbled streets, and is...
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The distinctive statue has been described as the Eiffel Tower of
Brussels and tourists throng the streets in search of the tiny
urinating urchin. The bronze Mannekin is thought to represent...
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Brussels' city hall is rated as the most splendid civic building
in Europe. The foundations were laid in 1402 and it survived the
mercifully inaccurate bombing during World War 2 when most of...
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Mall lovers everywhere should make a pilgrimage to the Galeries
Royales Saint Hubert, the very first shopping arcade in Europe.
Opened in 1847, the arcade became a draw card for the cream of...
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Belgium's magnificent Royal Palace was built in the 19th century
as the official residence of the Belgian Royal family although
today is used for official functions and other ceremonial...
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An unmissable attraction for art lovers: the twin Museum of
Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art are Brussels' premier art
museums. They feature art from the 15th to 18th centuries...
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Forget the Mannekin Pis - this is the structure that best
symbolises Brussels and certainly the one locals are more proud of.
Built for the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium takes its shape...
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Belgium's love of wacky humour and comic book art come together
in this wonderful museum housed in a fabulous Art Nouveau building
designed by Victor Horta. You'll see plenty of its most...
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The Chocolate Museum is a fitting tribute to both the history of
the cocoa bean and the Belgian's famed love of chocolate. The first
chocolatier in the city appeared in the 1600s and today...
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Under the direction of King Leopold, the Belgian Congo returned
fantastic riches to Belgium in the 19th century, yet the people of
that colony paid a terrible price. This museum was founded...
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With interactive and educational exhibits, the Brussels
Children's Museum is a wonderful place to take the kids to enjoy
learning and playing. From learning about colours, careers, the
body and...
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This village was originally created for the 1958 World
Exhibition and houses some of Brussels' most popular tourist
attractions. The Oceadium water park, Mini Europe, a Kineopolis
cinema and the...
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Located next to another one Brussels' most popular tourist
attractions, the Atomium, Mini Europe contains miniatures of all of
Europe's favourite attractions at a scale of 1:25. Approximately
350...
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With dozens of exciting and thrilling rides, children will be
simply captivated at Walibi Belgium Amusement Park. With terrifying
roller coasters and children's favourite cartoon characters such...
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Featuring fascinating displays and exhibitions, kids will enjoy
a trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium, and in
particular the dinosaur section, the largest of its kind in...
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