Brussels top 10

The Grand Place, the Atomium, Brussels, Ghent... make the most of your trip to the Belgian capital and its surroundings by visiting the top 10 unmissable sights in Brussels. 

Top 10 attractions in Brussels

Grand Place

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.

Bruges

Bruges is a medieval fairy-tale town and Belgium’s most visited city with 7.8 million people exploring Bruges every year.

Ghent

Ghent is a stunning medieval city not far from Brussels and one of Belgium’s favourite places to visit. Find out Ghent’s top attractions and things to do.

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

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.

Palais de Justice

Le Palais de Justice (Justice Palace) in Brussels is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Europe.

Musical Instruments Museum

The Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels has over 7000 musical instruments from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is a worldwide point of reference.

Cinquantenaire

The Cinquantenaire Palace and Park of Brussels is a national landmark and was built for the Belgian independency in 1880.

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.