Best Walking Tour in Brussels

Brussels is a city rich in history and culture not only from an architectural point of view but also from an artistic point of view. It is also the most multicultural city in Europe, as well as the political capital of the EU. You cannot miss a visit to this important city. Join now the best walking tour in Brussels and discover the best attractions of this big city. We also recommend staying at our Latroupe Grand Place, the best hostel in Brussels. We are waiting for you!

Best walking tour in Brussels

The best walking tour in Brussels starts at the Grand Place.

The Grand Place in Brussels is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world. For this reason, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its construction, for example, dates back to the 10th century, when it was just a fort on an island in the Senne. It is a large space surrounded by elegant buildings such as the Guild Houses. The latter tells the story of the trades that followed one another in the square and the city.

The most important building: the Hôtel de Ville represents the Town Hall of the city and was built throughout the first half of the 15th century. Next, there is the House of Merchants, l’Etoile with the memorial to Everard ‘t Serclaes. Followed by the House of Bouchers, the of Brassers (brewers), the House of Tailors, and the Painters, where Victor Hugo lived in 1852.

 

 

 

Atomium: a must-see attraction

El Atomium is a structure located in Heysel Park, north of Brussels. About 102 meters high, it represents an iron crystal. It is made up of 9 spheres and each has a diameter of 18 meters, which makes them suitable for hosting exhibitions, conventions, concerts, and conferences.

The Atomium was built for the 1958 International Exposition, and like the Eiffel Tower in Paris had to be dismantled. Even today, however, it is located in Brussels and is one of the attractions that you cannot miss. From the spheres, it is possible to enjoy a beautiful view over the whole city. Inside there are exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, and a restaurant with typical Belgian cuisine.

 

 

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts

El Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are the nation’s premier art exhibition. Two locations in Brussels host thousands of sculptures and paintings.

The Royal Museums are made up of four different museums which are part of the same complex. We are talking about the Museum of Ancient Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Wiertz Museum, and the Meunier Museum. For about ten years, the museum complex has been made up of a fifth museum, namely the Magritte Museum entirely dedicated to the author. It houses the largest collection in the world of the Belgian painter, protagonist of the current of Surrealism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Manneken Pis: a symbol of Brussels

One of the symbols of the city of Brussels is the bronze statue of a fountain depicting a child peeing. In Flemish, it is called «Mannequin pis«, or the child who pees. Legend has it that the boy peed on the fuse of a bomb, thus saving Brussels. Since then he has become the savior of the city. The statue stands at the intersection of Rue de l’Étuve and Rue du Chêne and is one of the most photographed monuments in Brussels. it is the most famous statue in the city as well as one of the most visited attractions by tourists. If you visit Brussels during a festive period, you will be able to see the statue dressed in different ways, depending on the festival being celebrated.

 

Visit the European District

Brussels is considered the capital of Europe together with Strasbourg and Luxembourg. The main reason is that the most important European institutions are located in Brussels. For example, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union while the European Parliament has a second seat here.

Brussels is also the political headquarters of NATO and the Western European Union. It also houses the most important offices of the European Presidency and the committees of the Parliament. Also in the European quarter, you can see the Cinquantenaire Park, one of the largest in Brussels and is divided into two parts by the great triumphal arch. This one commemorates the fifty years of independence of Belgium from Holland. Today it houses some museums such as the Military Museum.

 

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