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The ATOMIUM This was built in 1958 and represents the atomic lattice of iron crystals. The Atomium is 102 metres high and can be visited at the inside by a fast elevator, which brings you to the top in a few minutes.
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Driving to Brussels for one day
Driving to Antwerp this Friday to meet a friend late in the evening but wanted to spend the day in Brussels and visit Grand palace, Atomium and Manneken Pis. Where is the ideal place to park in Brussels Centre or is it better to leave the car on the outskirts and take the train in? I will be driving up from Bitburg/Trier area in Germany.
thanks for your help,
neel
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
Traffic in and around Brussels is usually pretty congested on work days, so if you have the option, taking the train in would be best. You won't lose nearly as much time as you would if you're stuck in traffic or looking for a place to park.
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
I think that the places you want to see in Brussels are not in walking distance. I drove there and found parking spaces and even saw Pee pee boy. I would drive, but I remeber it was hard to find road signs. I had a map and went in the direction of large monuments, landmarks or attractions. I always found the places I wanted to go. I also went to Brussel on a train from Paris but did not have a car and it was hard to get around.
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
If you don't have a car in Brussels, you can always use public transportation. Google maps now has the public transportation system of Brussels to use to map out your route.
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
Grand Place and Manneken Pis are within walking distance, but the Autonium is quite a bit further out. I would guess that the public transportation in Brussels would take you there easily, though I never had the chance to explore that. I'd check it out as I've heard that in Brussels, it's the best.
There is roof top parking on a building near Gare du Nord--also within walking distance of Grand Place that seemed not to ever be full but I can't remember the name of it just now.
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
Just beware that Belgians are very aggressive drivers, especially on motorways!
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
thanks for the info...
I have a GPS so I usually am ok in most cities.
I read somewhere there are free car parks around the atomium. Is it still free and a good option to park and then take the metro in?
thanks
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
When I was at the Autonium there was plenty of parking all around.
Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
Hello, thanks for the info...
had a good drive to Brussels... found some parking near the Atomium (although I believe there was something going at the expo center for it was packed)... took the metro from Heysel into city centre and then just walked until it was time to head back. Had a good day trip!
thanks and yes the belgians are pretty aggressive on the road, don't quite understand why they are in such a rush?
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Glad you had a good time.
So, now it's time you gave us your thumbs up :)
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Re: Driving to Brussels for one day
Great day, gone and back in sixty seconds. Sounds like you were driving fast Ha Ha glad that you are safe, I forgot to tell you to check out the chocolates and gyros in Brussels. Two foods that I can still taste and long for that were near the big square.
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The Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Guilda
It is unknown when the Cathedral is built, but it seems to be established around 1000 a.d. Current building construction started in 1226.
Situated : Sint Goedele voorplein.
Is in the Brabant Gothic style, it was originally Romanesque, but later converted.
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The biggest buiding of 19th c.
It's said that the Palace of Justice was the biggest building constructed in 19th century. I don't know but believe it was real huge, huge edificie. I took my first picture in Brussels just there - at one of back (smaller ones) entrances to the building.
The building was 105 m (344 ft) high, hmm... it's approx. 35 stores in contemporary buildings. To be honest I didn't like it's style (eclectic with a lot of neo-classic I could say) but, anyway, it was interesting to see it.
À L'IMAIGE NOSTRE-DAME
An old inn owned by the same people as A La Bécasse, and similar in style. It, too, is hidden down an alleyway (keep-up your head) and has a heritage feel, with old wooden tables, stained glass and leather benches. Good for cold days or gloomy Sunday evenings.
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