Ah, Brussels! I love Brussels!

I love Western Europe and have spent a significant portion of my life in Brussels. I love to learn more about the people and culture that make this region so much fun to visit.

As you might expect from a city that’s dubbed “capital of Europe”, Brussels enjoys strong attractions links – not only within Belgium and Europe but throughout the globe. For the active tourist, navigating through the city on foot is a distinct possibility. Many of the interesting landmarks are located fairly close together which makes walking a pleasurable way of seeing the town, particularly in the warmer months. Be sure to grab a map before setting out.

Here are the most stuning places to see in Brussels, to get the most out of your journey:

1. Atomium

The story of the Atomium is, above all, one of love, the love that the Belgians have for an extraordinary structure symbolising a frame of mind that wittily combines aesthetic daring with technical mastery. The appearance of the Atomium is unusual and unforgettable. It has a rare quality of lifting everyone’s spirits and firing their imagination.

2. Mini-Europe

Located at the foot of the Atomium, MINI-EUROPE is the only park where you can have a whitlestop tour around Europe in a few short hours. A truly unique voyage ! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent.

3. Magritte Museum (Royal museums of Fine Arts)

This museum stands right in the centre of Brussels, on Place Royale, and exhibits for public viewing the surrealist artist’s creations belonging to Belgium’s Royal Museums of Fine Arts and originating mainly from purchases and from the Irène Hamoir-Scutenaire and Georgette Magritte bequests.

4. BOZAR

The Bozar is a centre of cultural and artistic life in Brussels. A full renovation of the interior restored the original appearance of the building, as originally designed by the master, Horta.

5. City Hall of Brussels

Brussels Town Hall is one of Belgium’s finest civic buildings. Not only because of the numerous sculptures adorning its walls, but also because of its perfect proportions and the incomparable beauty of its tower, the spire of which is topped by the archangel Saint-Michael.

6. BELvue ( Museum)

ave you ever wondered how much you really know about the history of Belgium ?
Would you like to get to know it in a splendid building, next to the Royal Palace, where it all began?

Then you must certainly visit the BELvue museum: the only museum that reveals the particularly fascinating history of Belgium.

7. Palais Royal (Palace of Brussels)

The Royal Palace of Belgium is one of the most beautiful official buildings in the capital, Brussels. You can also roam around the rooms, corridors and monumental stairs. Contemplate the invaluable collections of art works and decorations, from all the continents and eras.

8. Pont Neuf

This square, one of Europe’s most ornate, is the spiritual heart of Brussels. Several smaller museums are located in old guild buildings, and shops and cafes fill ground-floor storefronts. A great first stop during your visit to Brussels.

9. Parc du Cinquantenaire

The Cinquantenaire Parc is a must-see place in the South-East part of the Brussels city. The splendid historic structure is spread over an area of 90 acres in the eastern European part of the Belgium capital and is easily accessible by the metro. The magnificent Neo Classical arch is the centerpiece and houses three museums, with the serene Jubilee Park spread out in front.

10. Saint Michael & Gudula Cathedrale

Another magnificent and enjoyable place to visit while visiting Brussels is St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral which is a Roman Catholic Church located at the Treurenberg hill in Brussels.
Happy journey!