How to have fun in Brussels? The capital of Belgium, the 'Heart of Europe'
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and its largest city. Due to its unique geographical location, it has always been favored by various international organizations and is also known as the 'Heart of Europe'.
Recommended Attractions
Grand Place
Located in the city center, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1998. French writer Victor Hugo once praised it as 'the most beautiful square in the world'.
The Grand Place is surrounded by medieval guildhalls, and the 90-meter tower of the Town Hall is the tallest building in the square.
Opening hours: January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday
Transportation Strategy
From Brussels Central Station (Gare Centrale), walk northwest along Rue du Marché aux Herbes for about 10 minutes (400 meters) to reach it
Ticket Strategy - Free
Manneken Pis
Also known as the Peeing Boy, it is located at the corner of Rue de l'Etuve and Rue du Chêne in the central district of Brussels and is a symbol of the city,
with a history of about 400 years. There are many legends about this sculpture, the most popular of which tells that when Brussels was besieged by enemy forces and the fuse of the explosives on the city wall was lit,
the boy, in a moment of ingenuity, urinated on the fuse and extinguished the explosives, saving the city walls.
Therefore, the boy was embraced by the citizens, and Manneken Pis became the mascot of Brussels.
Opening hours: January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday, all day
Transportation Strategy
The bronze statue is about 200 meters from the Grand Place, at the corner opposite the Godiva chocolate shop. Follow the signs (Manneken Pis) from the Grand Place
Atomium
The project was initiated in 1955, designed over 18 months, and constructed over 18 months, completed in 1958.
This is a landmark building constructed by the Belgian government for the World Expo held in Brussels that year, designed by the famous Belgian architect André Waterkeyn.
Opening hours
◾ January 2 - December 23, December 26 - December 30
Monday - Sunday, 10:00-18:00
◾ December 24 - December 24, December 31 - December 31
Monday - Sunday, 10:00-16:00
◾ December 25 - December 25, January 1 - January 1
Monday - Sunday, 12:00-18:00
Transportation Strategy
Take the metro line 6 and get off at Haysel/Heizal station, then walk for 10 minutes
Ticket Strategy
Adults 11 euros
Teenagers aged 12-18, students 8 euros (student ID required)
Children aged 6-11, 6 euros
Free for children under 6, seniors over 65, and people with disabilities
The ticket includes all costs for climbing to the top and visiting the exhibition. Audio guide 2 euros (including Chinese explanation)
Itinerary Recommendation
Every Monday Frankfurt → Bonn → Cologne → Amsterdam
Every Tuesday Amsterdam → Windmill Village → Amsterdam
Every Wednesday Amsterdam → Brussels → Paris
Every Thursday Paris → Versailles → Paris
Every Friday Paris
Every Saturday Paris → Strasbourg → Luxembourg
Every Sunday Luxembourg → Trier → Koblenz → Frankfurt
The Grand Place is truly a sight to behold. The 360-degree view is surrounded by stunning architecture, and there are plenty of great chocolate shops to explore. When I visited on a weekend, it was quite crowded, but the magnificence of the Grand Place was still very apparent. The historical buildings and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-see when you’re in Brussels. Whether you’re there to admire the intricate designs of the buildings or sample some delicious chocolates, the Grand Place is a fantastic destination.
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I have to say the architecture of the Grand Palace is amazing and very detailed to other parts of Europe I've seen. However, there are too many tourists around and very hard to get a photo with other people photo bombing.
Good place to visit. Amazing lighting at Christmas.
Grand Place is not only a central location in Brussels, it is also the most visited attraction in Brussels. visit both in the day and night to get a good feel!
The beautiful place at night, it will show the lights and on the important day, it will have some more colourful lights.
Grand place is such a beautiful building to visit as you can see the golden colour surrounded by the building !