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21 Best Attractions in Brussels to See for First-Time Visitors

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21 Best Attractions in Brussels to See for First-Time Visitors

Introduction - If you are visiting Belgium's most populous city and have no idea where to go, then you are in luck...

 
 
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Manneken Pis

Attraction 1 - Perhaps one of the most famous (and amusing) tourist attractions in Brussels is the Manneken Pis. This tiny statue of...

 
 

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Attraction 2 - The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is the fifth largest church in the world – it is 89 meters tall...

 
 

Royal Palace of Brussels

Attraction 3 - The Royal Palace of Brussels is the Belgian King and Queen's Royal palace, though they choose to live in the...

 
 

Le Botanique

Attraction 4 - Previously the home of the National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Le Botanique is today used as the cultural centre for...

 
 
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European Parliament

Attraction 5 - The European Parliament buildings are central to the running of the European Union. They are responsible for the EU legislation...

 
 

Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Attraction 6 - One of the most breath-taking landmarks in Brussels is the Galleries Royals Saint-Hubert. Designed by architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer, this gallery...

 
 

Brussels Town Hall

Attraction 7 - The City of Brussels Town Hall is arguably the most striking gothic building on Grand Place, dating back to the...

 
 

La Bourse de Brussels

Attraction 8 - The old stock exchange building, known as Bourse, is a striking landmark that anyone who enjoys grand, historical buildings will...

 
 
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Grand Place

Attraction 9 - The Grand Place (or Grote Markt in Flemish) is at the centre of the old town in Brussels. The square...

 
 

Brussels Park

Attraction 10 - This stunning park is a slice of heaven within the busy city. Formerly called Parc Royal, Brussels Park was the...

 
 

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