Besides this Brussels has several gorgeous churches, among these the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the fifth largest church in the world. In the center you can also find a shopping street with roof above, tempting for those looking for chocolate and other Belgian objects.
Brussels is also the seat of the EU Parliament, so if you are interested you should pay a visit to this important political building. In the same are a beautiful park with museums and a triumphal arc can be found, so no not miss out on the Parc de Cinquantenaire either.
Read more about different Brussels attractions here, and enjoy beautiful pictures while doing so.
Atomium
If you have walked around in Brussels for some hours you have for sure seen the Atomium model in plenty of souvenir shops. But, what is really Atomium? Atomium is a giant sculpture, enlarged several billion times. It was built for the World Exhibition in Brussels in 1958 and is at its largest 103 meter...
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Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Brussels it the official palace of the Belgian king. This is not his residence, but it is used as the palace where the King exercises his prerogatives as Head of State. This is also the location he receives important national and international guests. The oldest parts of the palace left today...
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More churches
There are several churches in Brussels worth visiting. The largest of them all is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, but that is not the nicest one. Here you can read about some other beautiful churches in Brussels we wouldn't miss for the world. Cathedrale des Saints Michel et Gudule This church is very close...
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EU Parliament
If you are politically interested and would like to visit the center of politics in Europe, the EU Parliament in Brussels is a must-see. The Parliament can freely be visited and inside the visitors center you can see whats happening, get to know the history of the building and the EU on interactive screens. You...
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Grote Markt
The most famous and for sure the nicest of all attractions in Brussels is the Grote Markt, the main square, also known as Grand-Place. This square is on the World Heritage list of UNESCO since 1988. At the square you can find the City Hall, the Breadhouse (Maison du Roi) and several other guildhalls. In...
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Parc de Cinquantenaire
Quite far east in Brussels the “Parc de Cinquantenaire” is located. The name means “Park of the Fiftieth Anniversary” and is a beautiful park covering 30 hectares. The park has a beautiful triumphal arch in the middle of it, and this is surrounded by two buildings. Inside the buildings you can visit a large car...
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Brussels has many beautiful churches, but the largest of them all is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart . This is said to be the fifth largest church in the entire world, 89 meters high and 167 meters long. The first stone of the church was laid down in 1905 and the church was finalised...
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Manneken Pis
If you want a souvenir from Brussels and Belgium there are two favorite objects; Atomium and Manneken Pis. The Manneken Pis portrays a little boy peeing, and the original version of the statue was built in 1388. The present statue was built in 1619, and on the corner of Rue de l’Etuve and Rue des...
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If you compare Brussels to other famous cities and capitals in Europe, this might not be the city with the most well-known attractions. But, if you look around you will still find treasures making the city beautiful and giving it a special atmosphere. The most famous attraction, and the attraction making it worth visiting Brussels all by itself is the Grand-Place/Grote Markt. This square has been built in Gothic Style and it is packed with tourists and locals throughout the entire year. The square is also beautiful in the evenings!
