Attractions and Things to do in Brussels
Grand’Place, the economic and social heart of Brussels, consists of an array of Gothic Buildings including the
Town Hall,
Maison du Roi and
Maison de l’Arbre d’Or. Various events and markets are held in this square, and it is also a good place to buy souvenirs such as some of the world famous Belgian chocolates. Leading from Grand’Place the Rue de l’Etuve takes you to the
Manneken Pis a bronze fountain statuette of a pissing boy!! The
Palace Royale opposite the centrally located
Parc de Bruxelles houses amongst other things the
Musee de la Dynastie. Furthermore there are the
Belgian Royal Museums of Fine Arts, said to be Belgium’s most important museums. The relatively new
Museum of Musical Instruments also at Palace Royale comes highly recommended. More unusual subjects for museums include ones dedicated to beer and chocolate making!
As is apparent there is no lack of museums, in fact there are about seventy, however Brussels also has much more to offer. As it is such a compact city the best advice is to explore it by foot, soaking up the atmosphere, taking in some real gastronomic treats and not forgetting the famous Belgian beer, with some establishments offering over one hundred different brews!
