Our guide of Brussels
Dado & Peter a.k.a. Mr. Chill & Mr. Fluffy
Sightseeing
Right in the heart of Brussels Old Town, the city's main plaza (known as Grand Place) is one of the best preserved in Europe.
Much of the square's elegant character is due to the unique architecture of its elegant Gildehuizen (guild houses) with their magnificent gables, pilasters, and balustrades, ornately carved stonework, and rich gold decoration.
Grand Place's defining character is its uniformity of Baroque style, with some Flemish influences. The harmony of its architecture is achieved by the short period of construction here, with most buildings raised between 1696 and 1700.
The history of the Grand Place dates back much earlier though. It was first established in the 11th century and evolved soon after, to become the political and economic center for the city.
The most recognizable building on the square is the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), built in 1402 with the intention of upstaging the Stadhuis in the rival city of Bruges.
Inside are several magnificent rooms. Among the most impressive are the Maximilian Chamber, hung with Brussels tapestries; the large Council Chamber with a superb ceiling by Victor Janssens and tapestries to his designs; the great banqueting hall and the Marriage Chamber, both beautifully paneled; and the Escalier d'Honneur, with murals illustrating the history of Brussels.
Address: Grand Place, Central Brussels
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Grand Place
Grote MarktRight in the heart of Brussels Old Town, the city's main plaza (known as Grand Place) is one of the best preserved in Europe.
Much of the square's elegant character is due to the unique architecture of its elegant Gildehuizen (guild houses) with their magnificent gables, pilasters, and balustrades, ornately carved stonework, and rich gold decoration.
Grand Place's defining character is its uniformity of Baroque style, with some Flemish influences. The harmony of its architecture is achieved by the short period of construction here, with most buildings raised between 1696 and 1700.
The history of the Grand Place dates back much earlier though. It was first established in the 11th century and evolved soon after, to become the political and economic center for the city.
The most recognizable building on the square is the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), built in 1402 with the intention of upstaging the Stadhuis in the rival city of Bruges.
Inside are several magnificent rooms. Among the most impressive are the Maximilian Chamber, hung with Brussels tapestries; the large Council Chamber with a superb ceiling by Victor Janssens and tapestries to his designs; the great banqueting hall and the Marriage Chamber, both beautifully paneled; and the Escalier d'Honneur, with murals illustrating the history of Brussels.
Address: Grand Place, Central Brussels
Along the Rue de l'Etuve is Brussels' best-known landmark, the Manneken Pis, usually besieged by a throng of tourists.
Although he can be traced back to at least 1388, nothing much is known about the origin of the figure of a little boy urinating, popularly referred to as "the oldest citizen of Brussels."
The Manneken is, however, surrounded by various legends. According to one, the fountain is a memorial to a courageous infant who averted a conflagration, according to another, it commemorates the son of a count who succumbed to a pressing urge while taking part in a procession.
The present statue was made in 1619 by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder and has been stolen on several occasions though always recovered. During major celebrations, events, and festivals in Brussels, the statue is famed for being dressed in costume.
Address: Rue de l'Etuve, Central Brussels
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Manneken Pis
Along the Rue de l'Etuve is Brussels' best-known landmark, the Manneken Pis, usually besieged by a throng of tourists.
Although he can be traced back to at least 1388, nothing much is known about the origin of the figure of a little boy urinating, popularly referred to as "the oldest citizen of Brussels."
The Manneken is, however, surrounded by various legends. According to one, the fountain is a memorial to a courageous infant who averted a conflagration, according to another, it commemorates the son of a count who succumbed to a pressing urge while taking part in a procession.
The present statue was made in 1619 by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder and has been stolen on several occasions though always recovered. During major celebrations, events, and festivals in Brussels, the statue is famed for being dressed in costume.
Address: Rue de l'Etuve, Central Brussels
Dedicated to St. Michael and St. Gudula (the patron saints of Brussels) this Gothic church was first founded in 1225 but only completed in the 15th century.
The facade is impressive, rising majestically above a broad flight of steps and crowned with twin 69-meter-high towers designed by Jan van Ruysbroeck.
The beautifully proportioned interior (108 meters by 50 meters) is lavishly furnished and is home to some outstanding stained glass windows created by Bernard van Orley.
Head to the transepts to see the finest examples depicting Charles V and Isabella of Portugal (south transept) and the Hungarian royal pair Louis II and Mary (north transept), and then into the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, to the left of the choir, where the window illustrates the story of the Miracle of the Host.
Address: Parvis Street Gudule, Central Brussels
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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Esplanade de la Sainte-GuduleDedicated to St. Michael and St. Gudula (the patron saints of Brussels) this Gothic church was first founded in 1225 but only completed in the 15th century.
The facade is impressive, rising majestically above a broad flight of steps and crowned with twin 69-meter-high towers designed by Jan van Ruysbroeck.
The beautifully proportioned interior (108 meters by 50 meters) is lavishly furnished and is home to some outstanding stained glass windows created by Bernard van Orley.
Head to the transepts to see the finest examples depicting Charles V and Isabella of Portugal (south transept) and the Hungarian royal pair Louis II and Mary (north transept), and then into the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, to the left of the choir, where the window illustrates the story of the Miracle of the Host.
Address: Parvis Street Gudule, Central Brussels
A favorite attraction for photo-ops, the most important building on this square is the Royal Palace (Palais Royal), which is used by the Belgian royal family as an official residence.
The Belgian flag, flown from the roof, signals the sovereign's presence, and a ceremonial Changing of the Guard takes place every day at about 2:30pm.
From late July to late August, free guided tours of the palace's interior, taking in the grand reception rooms and halls, are available.
Surrounding the palace are an ensemble of cultural buildings boasting Neoclassical facades.
The Palais des Académies, home of the Royal Academy of Sciences and once the residence of the Crown Prince of Orange, and the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Paleis voor Schone Kunste) on the west side of the plaza, designed and built in the 1920s by Victor Horta, are two of the finest examples.
Address: Place des Palais, Central Brussels
Place Royale
Place RoyaleA favorite attraction for photo-ops, the most important building on this square is the Royal Palace (Palais Royal), which is used by the Belgian royal family as an official residence.
The Belgian flag, flown from the roof, signals the sovereign's presence, and a ceremonial Changing of the Guard takes place every day at about 2:30pm.
From late July to late August, free guided tours of the palace's interior, taking in the grand reception rooms and halls, are available.
Surrounding the palace are an ensemble of cultural buildings boasting Neoclassical facades.
The Palais des Académies, home of the Royal Academy of Sciences and once the residence of the Crown Prince of Orange, and the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Paleis voor Schone Kunste) on the west side of the plaza, designed and built in the 1920s by Victor Horta, are two of the finest examples.
Address: Place des Palais, Central Brussels
Along with Manneken Pis, the Atomium is Brussels' best-known landmark attraction, and although it's a bit of a journey by tram to get out here, the bizarre 102-meter-high steel and aluminum structure, designed by the architect André Waterkeyn for the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition, is the city's most surreal sight.
The building represents a molecule of iron magnified 165 million times.
Today, visitors can enter the building to explore its sci-fi-style interiors. The lower spheres are home to a permanent exhibition on the history of the structure. The upper sphere has incredible panoramas across the city.
Address: Eeuwfeestlaan 20, Boulevard du Centenaire
Official site: http://atomium.be/
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Atomium
1 Pl. de l'AtomiumAlong with Manneken Pis, the Atomium is Brussels' best-known landmark attraction, and although it's a bit of a journey by tram to get out here, the bizarre 102-meter-high steel and aluminum structure, designed by the architect André Waterkeyn for the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition, is the city's most surreal sight.
The building represents a molecule of iron magnified 165 million times.
Today, visitors can enter the building to explore its sci-fi-style interiors. The lower spheres are home to a permanent exhibition on the history of the structure. The upper sphere has incredible panoramas across the city.
Address: Eeuwfeestlaan 20, Boulevard du Centenaire
Official site: http://atomium.be/
The Mont des Arts was created between 1956 and 1958, occupying the elevated site between the Place Royale and the Place de l'Albertine.
The architecturally imposing complex of large buildings includes the Bibliothèque Albert I and the strikingly modern Palais de la Dynastie and Palais de Congrès.
From the square between them is a fine view of the lower central city. The Bibliothèque Albert I was founded during the period of Burgundian rule and comprises more than three million volumes together with a valuable collection of manuscripts and several interesting museums.
Address: Boulevard de l' Empereur, Central Brussels
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Monte de las Artes
The Mont des Arts was created between 1956 and 1958, occupying the elevated site between the Place Royale and the Place de l'Albertine.
The architecturally imposing complex of large buildings includes the Bibliothèque Albert I and the strikingly modern Palais de la Dynastie and Palais de Congrès.
From the square between them is a fine view of the lower central city. The Bibliothèque Albert I was founded during the period of Burgundian rule and comprises more than three million volumes together with a valuable collection of manuscripts and several interesting museums.
Address: Boulevard de l' Empereur, Central Brussels
The 15th- to 16th-century church of Notre-Dame du Sablon (Onze Lieve Vrouw op de Zavel), generally considered one of the loveliest Late Gothic churches in Belgium, was built as a replacement for a small chapel first erected on the sandy expanse of the Sablon by the Crossbowmen's Guild in 1304.
The interior of the church is breathtaking, in particular because of its marvelous stained glass.
Also of interest is the burial chapel of the Thurn und Taxis family, partly the work of Luc Fayd'herbe.
Kept in the sacrarium is a figure of the Virgin, a copy, so legend has it, of a Madonna brought to the chapel in 1348 by a woman from Antwerp, Baet Soetens, to whom the Virgin had appeared.
Address: Rue de la Regence, Central Brussels
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Zavelkerk
Rue des SablonsThe 15th- to 16th-century church of Notre-Dame du Sablon (Onze Lieve Vrouw op de Zavel), generally considered one of the loveliest Late Gothic churches in Belgium, was built as a replacement for a small chapel first erected on the sandy expanse of the Sablon by the Crossbowmen's Guild in 1304.
The interior of the church is breathtaking, in particular because of its marvelous stained glass.
Also of interest is the burial chapel of the Thurn und Taxis family, partly the work of Luc Fayd'herbe.
Kept in the sacrarium is a figure of the Virgin, a copy, so legend has it, of a Madonna brought to the chapel in 1348 by a woman from Antwerp, Baet Soetens, to whom the Virgin had appeared.
Address: Rue de la Regence, Central Brussels
The Parc du Cinquantenaire was established in 1880 to commemorate the country's 50th anniversary.
Its centerpiece is the monumental Palais du Cinquantenaire, the two wings of which, linked in 1905 by a massive triumphal arch designed by the French architect Charles Girault, house two of Brussels' most interesting museums.
The Royal Art and History Museum is home to Belgium's national archeaology collections, with pieces drawn from throughout the world, as well as one of the most extensive tapestry collections in the world.
The Belgian Army Museum and Museum of Military History (Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en van de Militaire Geschiedenis) provides an overview of the development of military technology and of the major campaigns fought on Belgian soil.
Address: Avenue de la Renaissance, Central Brussels
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Parque del Jubileo
The Parc du Cinquantenaire was established in 1880 to commemorate the country's 50th anniversary.
Its centerpiece is the monumental Palais du Cinquantenaire, the two wings of which, linked in 1905 by a massive triumphal arch designed by the French architect Charles Girault, house two of Brussels' most interesting museums.
The Royal Art and History Museum is home to Belgium's national archeaology collections, with pieces drawn from throughout the world, as well as one of the most extensive tapestry collections in the world.
The Belgian Army Museum and Museum of Military History (Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en van de Militaire Geschiedenis) provides an overview of the development of military technology and of the major campaigns fought on Belgian soil.
Address: Avenue de la Renaissance, Central Brussels
The Koekelberg district is dominated by the massive Basilique Nationale du Sacré Coeur (Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig Hart), the fifth largest church in the world and brainchild of Leopold II, begun in 1905 to mark the country's 75th anniversary.
The building was only completed in 1970. Not surprisingly, it displays something of a mixture of styles, impressing nevertheless by its sheer size (141 meters by 107 meters).
Inside is an excellent collection of art and an ongoing exhibition on the history of the basilica.
The picture of Christ giving his blessing, which hangs above the altar, is by Georges Minne.
From the cupola is a breathtaking view of the city and across the countryside to Antwerp. Binoculars can be rented on-site.
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National Basilica of the Sacred Heart
1 BasiliekvoorpleinThe Koekelberg district is dominated by the massive Basilique Nationale du Sacré Coeur (Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig Hart), the fifth largest church in the world and brainchild of Leopold II, begun in 1905 to mark the country's 75th anniversary.
The building was only completed in 1970. Not surprisingly, it displays something of a mixture of styles, impressing nevertheless by its sheer size (141 meters by 107 meters).
Inside is an excellent collection of art and an ongoing exhibition on the history of the basilica.
The picture of Christ giving his blessing, which hangs above the altar, is by Georges Minne.
From the cupola is a breathtaking view of the city and across the countryside to Antwerp. Binoculars can be rented on-site.
Typically Belgian
This gorgeous 1906 building, designed by Victor Horta, is home to the wonderful Comic Strip Center, devoted to the history of cartoons and comic strips in the country that gave the world The Smurfs and Tintin.
A constantly rotating exhibition of 200 original comic strip drawings by Belgian and French comic artists is shown here.
In addition, the museum documents the rise in popularity of Belgian and French comic strips through a cleverly curated collection of original manuscripts, draft sketches, and imaginatively reconstructed sets including Lucky Luke's saloon and Tim, Struppi, and Captain Haddock's moon rocket.
Address: Maison Waucquez, 20 Rue des Sables, Central Brussels
Official site: https://www.cbbd.be/fr/accueil
Address: Zandstraat 20, 1000 Brussel
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Museo del Cómic de Bruselas
20 Rue des SablesThis gorgeous 1906 building, designed by Victor Horta, is home to the wonderful Comic Strip Center, devoted to the history of cartoons and comic strips in the country that gave the world The Smurfs and Tintin.
A constantly rotating exhibition of 200 original comic strip drawings by Belgian and French comic artists is shown here.
In addition, the museum documents the rise in popularity of Belgian and French comic strips through a cleverly curated collection of original manuscripts, draft sketches, and imaginatively reconstructed sets including Lucky Luke's saloon and Tim, Struppi, and Captain Haddock's moon rocket.
Address: Maison Waucquez, 20 Rue des Sables, Central Brussels
Official site: https://www.cbbd.be/fr/accueil
Address: Zandstraat 20, 1000 Brussel
Along with MOOF (Museum of Original Figurines), this shop, dedicated to the little blue men, was opened by the daughter of Peyo,
the Smurfs’ creator.
The shop overflows with articles, gadgets, albums and products, all exclusively 100% blue.
Address: Grasmarkt Straat 116, 1000 Brussel
Smurf Store
116 Rue du Marché Aux HerbesAlong with MOOF (Museum of Original Figurines), this shop, dedicated to the little blue men, was opened by the daughter of Peyo,
the Smurfs’ creator.
The shop overflows with articles, gadgets, albums and products, all exclusively 100% blue.
Address: Grasmarkt Straat 116, 1000 Brussel
No need to say more: all Hergé’s works are here. A lovely shop with lovely objects that are now quite rare.
Address: Heuvelstraat 13, 1000 Brussels
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La Boutique Tintin
13 Rue de la CollineNo need to say more: all Hergé’s works are here. A lovely shop with lovely objects that are now quite rare.
Address: Heuvelstraat 13, 1000 Brussels
It has now been established that as early as the 18th century the little statue sported a new costume four times a year.
Manneken Pis is undeniably part and parcel of Brussels’ cultural heritage, and today one of the city’s best known symbols along with the Atomium and the Cathedral of Saint-Michel. It has now been established that as early as the 18th century the little statue sported a new costume four times a year.
Each new costume is the subject of an official presentation at the fountain. The new attire is then added to the Museum’s collections, in the same way as picture or a piece of porcelain.
Manneken Pis’ wardrobe today comprises around 1000 costumes. Conservation requirements (some costumes have not withstood the test of time at all well) mean they cannot all be exhibited. A selection of about one hundred costumes is therefore on show and the other costumes can be viewed via the interactive terminal.
Address: Rue du Chêne 19 Bruxelles
Phone: +32 2 514 53 97
Mail: musea@brucity.be
Website: www.mannekenpis.brussel
GardeRobe MannekenPis
19 Rue du ChêneIt has now been established that as early as the 18th century the little statue sported a new costume four times a year.
Manneken Pis is undeniably part and parcel of Brussels’ cultural heritage, and today one of the city’s best known symbols along with the Atomium and the Cathedral of Saint-Michel. It has now been established that as early as the 18th century the little statue sported a new costume four times a year.
Each new costume is the subject of an official presentation at the fountain. The new attire is then added to the Museum’s collections, in the same way as picture or a piece of porcelain.
Manneken Pis’ wardrobe today comprises around 1000 costumes. Conservation requirements (some costumes have not withstood the test of time at all well) mean they cannot all be exhibited. A selection of about one hundred costumes is therefore on show and the other costumes can be viewed via the interactive terminal.
Address: Rue du Chêne 19 Bruxelles
Phone: +32 2 514 53 97
Mail: musea@brucity.be
Website: www.mannekenpis.brussel
The Belgian cartoonist Marc Sleen (1922-2016) is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific cartoonist in the world.
His cartoon drawings consecutively cover an area of 34 football pitches, or the height of the Eiffel Tower 12 times.
His most important creation is his anti-hero Nero – an average Flemish guy-, who experienced no fewer than 217 adventures together with his colourful group of side characters. Nero was extremely popular, not only with children but also with adults.
More than 30,000 readers followed Marc Sleen when he chose to work for another daily newspaper.
The post-war Belgian kings learned Dutch by reading the Nero cartoons. It was hardly surprising therefore when King Albert II himself inaugurated the Marc Sleen Museum and awarded Marc Sleen a knighthood.
Address: Zandstraat 33, 1000 Brussel
Musee Marc Sleen
33 Rue des SablesThe Belgian cartoonist Marc Sleen (1922-2016) is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific cartoonist in the world.
His cartoon drawings consecutively cover an area of 34 football pitches, or the height of the Eiffel Tower 12 times.
His most important creation is his anti-hero Nero – an average Flemish guy-, who experienced no fewer than 217 adventures together with his colourful group of side characters. Nero was extremely popular, not only with children but also with adults.
More than 30,000 readers followed Marc Sleen when he chose to work for another daily newspaper.
The post-war Belgian kings learned Dutch by reading the Nero cartoons. It was hardly surprising therefore when King Albert II himself inaugurated the Marc Sleen Museum and awarded Marc Sleen a knighthood.
Address: Zandstraat 33, 1000 Brussel
Museums
Belgium's Royal Museum of Fine Arts (1875-81) combines four separate art museums, which together are one of the largest and best art galleries in the world.
The museum grew out of a collection first set up in 1797 and was originally housed in the former palace of Charles of Lorraine. This was transferred to the newly established Musées Royaux in 1846.
The Musée Old Masters holds a collection of famous works by Flemish and Dutch Old Masters. Well-known works on display here include Gerard David's Adoration of the Magi, Rogier van der Weyden's The Mourning of Christ, Pietà by Petrus Christus, and Dirk Bouts' Judgement of the Emperor Otto.
The halls of the Musée Modern concentrate on artwork from the late 19th century to the present. It combines temporary exhibition halls with the basement galleries of the Musée Fin-de-Siècle, dedicated to artwork from the period between 1884 and 1914, when Brussels was one of Europe's cultural capitals.
Neighboring the main building is the Musée Magritte, dedicated to the work of Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. It is the largest Magritte collection in the world.
Address: Rue du Musée 9, Central Brussels
Official site: www.fine-arts-museum.be
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Museo Magritte - Museos Reales de Bellas Artes de Bélgica
3 Rue de la RégenceBelgium's Royal Museum of Fine Arts (1875-81) combines four separate art museums, which together are one of the largest and best art galleries in the world.
The museum grew out of a collection first set up in 1797 and was originally housed in the former palace of Charles of Lorraine. This was transferred to the newly established Musées Royaux in 1846.
The Musée Old Masters holds a collection of famous works by Flemish and Dutch Old Masters. Well-known works on display here include Gerard David's Adoration of the Magi, Rogier van der Weyden's The Mourning of Christ, Pietà by Petrus Christus, and Dirk Bouts' Judgement of the Emperor Otto.
The halls of the Musée Modern concentrate on artwork from the late 19th century to the present. It combines temporary exhibition halls with the basement galleries of the Musée Fin-de-Siècle, dedicated to artwork from the period between 1884 and 1914, when Brussels was one of Europe's cultural capitals.
Neighboring the main building is the Musée Magritte, dedicated to the work of Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. It is the largest Magritte collection in the world.
Address: Rue du Musée 9, Central Brussels
Official site: www.fine-arts-museum.be
One of Brussels' most unique things to do is explore this active archaeological site, which was rediscovered in the 1980s.
Coudenberg Palace has been excavated to reveal the cellars and tunnels of the former Palace of Brussels, as well as forgotten streets that had been buried beneath the city for centuries.
The foundations of the medieval palace have been cleared to allow tourists the opportunity to explore, and the museum has free audio guides that take you through the dig site.
There are also interactive programs that encourage children to become involved, like the "Underground Treasure Hunt," which includes a flashlight, treasure map, period costume pieces, and a puzzle for them to solve.
Address: Place des Palais 7, Brussels
Official site: https://coudenberg.brussels/en
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Coudenberg Palace
7 Pl. des PalaisOne of Brussels' most unique things to do is explore this active archaeological site, which was rediscovered in the 1980s.
Coudenberg Palace has been excavated to reveal the cellars and tunnels of the former Palace of Brussels, as well as forgotten streets that had been buried beneath the city for centuries.
The foundations of the medieval palace have been cleared to allow tourists the opportunity to explore, and the museum has free audio guides that take you through the dig site.
There are also interactive programs that encourage children to become involved, like the "Underground Treasure Hunt," which includes a flashlight, treasure map, period costume pieces, and a puzzle for them to solve.
Address: Place des Palais 7, Brussels
Official site: https://coudenberg.brussels/en
The museum’s housing treasures of the history of the motor car, thanks to Ghislain Mahy’s and his family’s gamble, and the gentle but uncontested force of persuasion of a prince who later became King Albert II.
They were helped by the combined support of the ministerial responsibilities of the late vice-president of Autoworld, Minister Louis Olivier, formerly in charge of public works, and President Herman De Croo, communications minister for eight years. Autoworld is a highly-colorful environment adapted for teaching purposes and created to continue evolving on a non-stop basis.
Address: Jubelpark, 1000 Brussels
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Autoworld
11 Parc du CinquantenaireThe museum’s housing treasures of the history of the motor car, thanks to Ghislain Mahy’s and his family’s gamble, and the gentle but uncontested force of persuasion of a prince who later became King Albert II.
They were helped by the combined support of the ministerial responsibilities of the late vice-president of Autoworld, Minister Louis Olivier, formerly in charge of public works, and President Herman De Croo, communications minister for eight years. Autoworld is a highly-colorful environment adapted for teaching purposes and created to continue evolving on a non-stop basis.
Address: Jubelpark, 1000 Brussels
Visitors are shown a beautiful collection of implements, brewing and fermentation tubs, a boiling kettle, wooden material found in an eighteenth-century brewery and antique beer mugs and carafes.
In the cosy café, memories of days gone by are brought back to life. Old tankards, antique porcelain and the paraphernalia from an inn of the past illustrate what doubtless deserves to be called "Belgian Beer Culture".
Over the years, the Belgian brewers have kept pace with technology, centuries of brewing experience, investing in the necessary know-how and better techniques, as well as respect for both beer and nature are the pillars of the Belgian brewing industry.
Address: Grand Place 10, 1000 Brussels
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Beer Museum
7 Place des PalaisVisitors are shown a beautiful collection of implements, brewing and fermentation tubs, a boiling kettle, wooden material found in an eighteenth-century brewery and antique beer mugs and carafes.
In the cosy café, memories of days gone by are brought back to life. Old tankards, antique porcelain and the paraphernalia from an inn of the past illustrate what doubtless deserves to be called "Belgian Beer Culture".
Over the years, the Belgian brewers have kept pace with technology, centuries of brewing experience, investing in the necessary know-how and better techniques, as well as respect for both beer and nature are the pillars of the Belgian brewing industry.
Address: Grand Place 10, 1000 Brussels
The museum, covering 900m2, is the home to chocolate-themed history, culture and workshops.
Covering 900m2 of the heritage centre in the preserved Victoria chocolate and biscuit factory, this museum is home to chocolate-themed history, culture and activities. Belgian Chocolate Village spans times, continents and techniques and tells the story of this major part of Belgium’s heritage.
Auidoguides in 7 languages are designed for a delicious tour & adapted to both adults and children alike. The museum tour route displays and explains the stages of the manufacture of chocolate, its uses, history, benefits, economics and diversity. Which will appeal to all the visitors' senses.
Belgian Chocolate Village is designed to be a welcoming meeting place as well as an interactive area which will be educational, thought-provoking and guaranteed to bring back memories.
Address: Rue de Neck 20 Koekelberg
02 420 70 76
Mail: info@belgianchocolatevillage.be
Website: www.belgianchocolatevillage.be
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Belgian Chocolate Village Museum
20 Rue De NeckThe museum, covering 900m2, is the home to chocolate-themed history, culture and workshops.
Covering 900m2 of the heritage centre in the preserved Victoria chocolate and biscuit factory, this museum is home to chocolate-themed history, culture and activities. Belgian Chocolate Village spans times, continents and techniques and tells the story of this major part of Belgium’s heritage.
Auidoguides in 7 languages are designed for a delicious tour & adapted to both adults and children alike. The museum tour route displays and explains the stages of the manufacture of chocolate, its uses, history, benefits, economics and diversity. Which will appeal to all the visitors' senses.
Belgian Chocolate Village is designed to be a welcoming meeting place as well as an interactive area which will be educational, thought-provoking and guaranteed to bring back memories.
Address: Rue de Neck 20 Koekelberg
02 420 70 76
Mail: info@belgianchocolatevillage.be
Website: www.belgianchocolatevillage.be
Train World has a rich collection of scale model locomotives, railcars, wagons and passenger coaches. Hence the question: who built all of these models? Most of them were built by the apprentices at the NMBS/SNCB central workshops.
Indeed, these 1/10th scale models were made by the future technicians at the six "schools" run by NMBS/SNCB. This was, at the time, a way to learn the mechanics of how rolling stock worked. It was also a way to learn how to work with great precision.
Address: Princess Elisabeth place 5, 1030 Schaerbeek - Brussels
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Train World
5 Pl. Princesse ElisabethTrain World has a rich collection of scale model locomotives, railcars, wagons and passenger coaches. Hence the question: who built all of these models? Most of them were built by the apprentices at the NMBS/SNCB central workshops.
Indeed, these 1/10th scale models were made by the future technicians at the six "schools" run by NMBS/SNCB. This was, at the time, a way to learn the mechanics of how rolling stock worked. It was also a way to learn how to work with great precision.
Address: Princess Elisabeth place 5, 1030 Schaerbeek - Brussels
The idea to establish a museum for René Magritte, Belgium’s greatest painter and one of the most important surrealists in the world, dates back to 1983. That’s when I started trying to convince Georgette Magritte, the artist’s widow, to transform the last house in which he lived into a biographical museum.
Address: Koningsplein 1, 1000 Brussel
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Museo Magritte
1 Pl. RoyaleThe idea to establish a museum for René Magritte, Belgium’s greatest painter and one of the most important surrealists in the world, dates back to 1983. That’s when I started trying to convince Georgette Magritte, the artist’s widow, to transform the last house in which he lived into a biographical museum.
Address: Koningsplein 1, 1000 Brussel
La Maison du Roi (The King’s House)
The most important work in our collection is undoubtedly the building that houses the museum.
It is called “Maison du Roi” in French and “Broodhuis” in Dutch. This neo-Gothic building, as we know it today, dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. Its unparalleled history perfectly reflects the heritage of the city.
But why does it have two different names?
“Broodhuis” in Dutch refers to the origin of the location. In the 13th century, a bread market was located on the central market square of Brussels, the current Grand-Place. The French name, “Maison du Roi”, refers to the title of the owners of the building: the Dukes of Brabant.
At the beginning of the 16th century, the owner of the place was none other than Charles V, the king of Spain. On the façade and inside the building, there are several references to the emperor: on the central tower a statue bearing his likeness welcomes visitors and the stained glass windows of the stairwell showcase the possessions of his empire.
Address: Grand Place, 1000 Brussels
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Brussels City Museum
La Maison du Roi (The King’s House)
The most important work in our collection is undoubtedly the building that houses the museum.
It is called “Maison du Roi” in French and “Broodhuis” in Dutch. This neo-Gothic building, as we know it today, dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. Its unparalleled history perfectly reflects the heritage of the city.
But why does it have two different names?
“Broodhuis” in Dutch refers to the origin of the location. In the 13th century, a bread market was located on the central market square of Brussels, the current Grand-Place. The French name, “Maison du Roi”, refers to the title of the owners of the building: the Dukes of Brabant.
At the beginning of the 16th century, the owner of the place was none other than Charles V, the king of Spain. On the façade and inside the building, there are several references to the emperor: on the central tower a statue bearing his likeness welcomes visitors and the stained glass windows of the stairwell showcase the possessions of his empire.
Address: Grand Place, 1000 Brussels