Monuments and Tourist attractions
Here are some of the unmissable sights Brussels has to offer: classified by type and ordered according to our criteria
Three attractions which define Brussels
Grand Place of Brussels
La Grand Place (Grote Markt) is the central, geographic and historic heart of Brussels. Discover the square’s history and the Grand Place's main buildings.
Manneken Pis
The famous Manneken Pis is a statue of a small boy urinating into a fountain’s basin. Discover why it has become a landmark in Brussels and its legend.
Atomium in Brussels
The Atomium is for Brussels what the Eiffel Tower is for Paris. The monument was created for the World Fair exhibition and has become Belgium's symbol.
Three Unmissable Palaces
Palais de Justice, Brussels
Le Palais de Justice (Justice Palace) in Brussels is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Europe.
Royal Palace of Brussels
The Royal Palace of Brussels is situated near the Parc de Bruxelles and is one of the most famous buildings. Discover it and when and how to visit it
Cinquantenaire in Brussels
The Cinquantenaire Palace and Park of Brussels is a national landmark and was built for the Belgian independency in 1880.
Religious Monuments
Brussels Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula is one of the most important landmarks in Brussels. Information on this impressive temple and when to visit it.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Brussels is an architectural masterpiece and is the fifth largest temple in the world.
Eglise Notre Dame du Sablon
Located in the upper town of Brussels, Notre Dame du Sablon is a remarkable 15th century Late Gothic church and one of the most beautiful in Brussels.
Parks and Gardens
Parc de Bruxelles
The Parc de Bruxelles (Brussels Park) was designed in the eighteenth century and is currently one of the most important parks of Brussels.
Other things to see in Brussels
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert were designed in 1847 as the first glazed shopping arcade in Europe. Today, they are still the most impressive.
Mini Europe
Mini Europe is a miniature park with 350 miniatures that represent the most important landmarks from the countries in the European Union.
European District in Brussels
The European District of Brussels comprises the headquarters of the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and European Commission
Jeanneke Pis
Jeanneke Pis is the female replica of the Manneken Pis, a statue of a little girl squatting and urinating who looks more audacious than her older brother.
Coudenberg, Former Palace of Brussels
Located under the Place Royale (Royal Square) are the ruins of the former Palace of Coudenberg, the ancient seat of government.
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