Brussels Things to Do

I still wonder from were came the idea of building a fountain with the water streaming out a pipi, zizi or as used in Brussels and Brabant dialect a "pisellewiet" or "tichke". What we know is that...

Built for the international exhibition of 1958, this imaginative construction is a museum, with displays in five of its nine spheres. As Eiffel tower in Paris, it became one of the symbols of the...

Our tradition is restored with a real Christmas tree on the Grand Place. Last year the traditional Christmas tree had been replaced by a metallic structure with lights. This launched a strong protest...

In Brussels we are used to call the Cathédrale St-Michel by the name of Sainte Gudule whose statue stands above an entry. During the 50 years I lived in Brussel, I always saw the cathedral with dirty...

The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace of the King and Queen of Belgium, but is not used as a royal residence anymore - the King and Queen now live at the Royal Palace of Laeken, about 5...

It's a great honor and pleasure for a Brusseleir like me to read on VT that our Galeries Royales St Hubert are much appreciated (4 stars and 50 tips) by tourists. Personally I appreciated them...

Located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where you can have a whistlestop tour of Europe in a few short hours. A truly unique journey. We enjoyed a stroll taking in the typical...

Facing the Chinese pavilion, this Japanese complex, was built to show two different structures - a high red tower and an adjacent wooden pavilion. Housing temporary collections of Japan, it is...

Notre-Dame du Sablon is a real gem, probably the lovliest Gothic church in Brussels. It was built in the 14 and 15th centuries. Inside you can see 14 metres high stained-glass windows. Open M-F...

The most impressive building on the Grand Place is the towering Hôtel de Ville. The left wing and then first part of the tower were completed in the early 15th century and the right wing and ornate...

As I walked up the Mont des Arts near the top on the left was an attractive building, adorned with music notes and a MIM. I wasn't too sure about wanting to spend a short time looking at musical...

The little park Place du Petit Sablon was opened in 1890. It is situated opposite the road from church Notre Dame du Sablon. In the middle of the park is a statue showing t

Built for the chemistry magnate Armand Solvay (1865-1930), this large townhouse is considered Victor Horta’s masterpiece. Solvay granted Horta unlimited creative freedom and an unrestricted budget to...

The MUSEUM of ANCIENT ART - OLD MASTERS MUSEUM (part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts) is one of the finest European paint museums. Concerning this Ancient Art department - 15th century, there is...

I was born in Brussels from parents born in Brussels, lived 50 years in Brussels, speak the Brussels dialect and discovered Jeanneke Pis (not Jeanneken; she is a girl) here on this tourist...

Next to the monumental arch of the Cinquantenaire I highly recommend to visit the monumental building of the "Musée Royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire Militaire" (Military Museum). The start for the...

The Maison du Roi was the original Maison du Duc de Brabant - actually, when the first building was erected here in the 12th century, it was a bakery (hence its Dutch name, broodhuis). This was a...

The Museum of Comic is called by the Belgian Cébébédé (CBBD) and pays tribute to the passion that Belgium is the comics. The museum hosts more than 6000 tables of original drawings in pencil sketch to...

Room 1914 - 18 is now open again 26/02/2014 for a special exhibition: EXPO 14 - 18 C'est Notre Histoire! 14 - 18 It's Our History! till 26/04/2015. The Royal Army Museum in Brussels is considered as...

From my souvenirs the monument to Everard 't Serclaes was more appreciated from the "Brusseleirs" than the touristic Manneken Pis. Serclaes was considered not only as a Brussels' hero but as a martyr...

The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is rather new Roman Catholic church in Brussels. The first stone was laid by King Leopold II in 1905, but construction was delayed by World Wars and wasn't...

The Palace of Justice or Supreme Court of Belgium is located in the upper area of ​​the city, Saint Gilles, on the way to the Avenue Louise, in an area formerly known as Gallows Hill. This...

IT IS NOW 100 YEARS AGO THAT JEAN (II) NEUHAUS INVENTED THE PRALINE IN BRUSSELS. The major production units of chocolates-pralines happen to be in or near Brussels. I was told that people who work...

Built by the end of the 19Th century as part of a plan to embellish the city, this palace in Neo-Renaissance style mixed with Second Empire, it has many decorative motifs from several artists. Located...

The first large hall to enter is called the Salle Historique. The presentation of this gallery is typical of the years 1920 with a multitude of uniforms, flags and paintings. There are about 8.000...