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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...

 

Parc du Cinquantenaire

Attraction 1 - To the east of the European Quarter is the large public Parc du Cinquantenaire. The triumphal arc is an iconic...

 
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Grand Place

Attraction 2 - The Grand Place (or Grote Markt in Flemish) is at the centre of the old town in Brussels. The square...

 

Le Botanique

Attraction 3 - Previously the home of the National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Le Botanique is today used as the cultural centre for...

 

Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Attraction 4 - One of the most breath-taking landmarks in Brussels is the Galleries Royals Saint-Hubert. Designed by architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer, this gallery...

 
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Manneken Pis

Attraction 5 - Perhaps one of the most famous (and amusing) tourist attractions in Brussels is the Manneken Pis. This tiny statue of...

 

Brussels Town Hall

Attraction 6 - The City of Brussels Town Hall is arguably the most striking gothic building on Grand Place, dating back to the...

 

Notre Dame du Sablon

Attraction 7 - Notre Dame du Sablon is a 15th-century gothic church and is widely regarded as one of Belgium's most beautiful churches...

 

Brussels Park

Attraction 8 - This stunning park is a slice of heaven within the busy city. Formerly called Parc Royal, Brussels Park was the...

 
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European Parliament

Attraction 9 - The European Parliament buildings are central to the running of the European Union. They are responsible for the EU legislation...

 

Royal Palace of Brussels

Attraction 10 - The Royal Palace of Brussels is the Belgian King and Queen's Royal palace, though they choose to live in the...

 

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