Did you know that on March 1, 1896, the Lumière brothers organised the first public showing of moving pictures in Belgium in this shopping gallery?
Flambouyant gothic church containing the Madonna statue that attracted thousands of pilgrims attracted by the statue's healing powers. The statue was stolen from an Antwerp church in 1348.
Experience a virtual trip through the living history of the EU and the European Parliament in 360 degrees and 23 languages. Fully accessible for visitors with special needs. Read more.
You will find three shops selling some of the best chocolate in the world: Neuhaus, Pierre Marcolini and Wittamer.
This is one of the squares where you can enjoy some music in front of an open air stage during the Brussels Jazz Marathon (end of may).
The BIGGEST law courts in the whole world. Look and get stunned. Maybe one day, people of Brussels will see it without the scaffoldings on its dome !
Look down to see the ruins but watch your step it's all up and down
The most expensive street in the Belgian Monopoly ! Big outdoor shopping mall.
One of few remaining parts of the 8km wall that surrounded the city. This 14th century gatehouse tower was preserved as a military prison.
This bronze statuette, created in the 17th century by J. Duquesnoy, embodies the irreverent spirit of Brussels. From being a public fountain, the little fellow has now become a legendary figure. Read more.
There are 3 peeing statues in Brussels. Next to Manneken Pis & Jeanneken Pis you can also visit the most recent "Zinneke Pis", a dog peeing at the corner of rue des Chartreux and rue du Vieux-Marché.
Try to walk here at night: the colourful lights are very romantic and a fabulous view at the city is provided
Every year the Palace is open to the public from early August to September and entrance is free! It's not the Belgian Royal Family's residence, all State ceremonies take place here. Read more.
Biggest church of Belgium and 6th biggest in the world ! If you're a tourist, ask some people of Brussels if they love this building. Good luck :-D
The building was erected from 1868 to 1873, and mixes elements of the Neo-Renaissance and Second Empire architectural styles. It has an abundance of ornaments and sculptures, created by famous artists
Beaitifully renovated brick and wrought iron meat market built in 1799.
Drive/Walk through the Cinquantenaire, under the arch, late at night. Really clears your mind.
In Brussels dialect the word “Zinneke” means bastard dog. Zinneke Pis is the most recent of the 3 peeing statues in Brussels: Zinneke Pis 1998, Jeanneke Pis 1987, Manneken Pis 1619.
