Everywhere you look, tourists are picnicking, chatting, searching for a prime spot for a late-afternoon beer, and trying to fit the tops of the buildings into the perfect selfie. You can travel from border to border in just over two hours, so staying in central Brussels means you can discover much of Belgium within an hour’s drive. I know enough to appreciate the works of the masters, but I’m generally not inclined to spend hours in a museum looking at Renaissance paintings and such. Stop in for a fish burger or any of their other delicious specialties.If seafood isn’t your favorite, there are plenty of other outdoor cafes to choose from, or you can come back in the evening to check out the nightlife scene that pops up along the quai. When you’re done there, browse an antique store, stop for a coffee, and just enjoy.Most people associate Belgium with waffles, frites, and beer.
Because the church’s architecture draws inspiration from 16th century French churches, there are still plenty of buttresses, gargoyles, and grand statues to be seen.Behind Sainte-Catherine nearly wrapped by a modern hotel building is something you wouldn’t expect to see—a squat, medieval tower. The statue was originally made all the way back in 1619. There are old tenement houses around the centre. It features a well-preserved 17During your first visit in Brussels, you might be surprised by the state of the city centre. At nearly 600 years old, it must be one of the oldest and prettiest things to see in Brussels.The cathedral’s two towers are typical of the French Gothic style (hence the similarity to Notre Dame), and the south tower contains a whopping 49-bell carillon. The 2-foot-tall peeing boy statue is photographed and gawked at all hours of the day by everyone from high school students to businessmen in suits—many posing for a selfie with the famous boy, of course. In the heart of the historic city center, its existence and location are rather improbable.I have a confession: my interest in art is…limited.
we also discovered a love for stoemp. They are ill-used and untidy, but they have a buzz that make you want to stay and explore the place more. Welcome to the land of gourmet chocolate, warm fries and musician Stromae. The central square is surrounded by ornate guildhalls, the city’s towering Town Hall, and the Breadhouse that is home to the Museum of the City of Brussels.
Tom and I visited Brussels with my Dad and his girlfriend a few weekends ago. Pin. One must-visit spot at Place Saint-Catherine is De Noordzee, an atmospheric restaurant and fishbar serving fresh seafood. Headed to Brussels in a week, and have been scrambling on what to see and do on this last-minute trip. Below is a list of destinations that represent the things to do in Brussels. One of the Brussels also has various specialist shops.