7 Things to Do in Brussels, Belgium

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Things to do Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and is known for its chocolate and beer. You have to bring home chocolate to your loved ones from the airport if you are ever in Brussels, in that it tastes super delicious. Below are 7 things to do in Brussels.

Tours:

1. Beer Tour-

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Belgium is famous for its beer. A beer tasting tour would be an excellent idea.
Book Your Tour: Belgium Beer Tour

Landmarks:

2. Visit the Grand Place:

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The Grand Place is located in the central-square of the city and is known for its decorative aesthetic.
Adress: 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Hours: Open 9 am to 8 pm

Museums/ Palaces:

3. Atomium in Brussels: 

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This Atomium was created by an engineer named André Waterkeyn in 1958. It now serves as a museum and art exhibit.
Address: Square de l’Atomium, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium 

4.Palais, Royal: 

The Royal Palace of the King and Queen of Brussels is now museum.
Address: Rue Brederode 16, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Hours: Open: 10:30 am to 3:45 pm 
Closed on Mondays

5. Broodhuis –

This history museum of the City of Brussels is at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium.
Address: Grand Place, 1000 Brussel, Belgium

Day Trips from Brussels:

6. Bruges

charming bruges canal and medieval architecture
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This day trip is an hour away from Brussels and is the capital of West Flanders in Northwest Belgium. The city is beautiful as it has canals, cobble stoned streets, and medieval buildings. 

7. Ghent:

This city is an hour away from Brussels. It is also a great day trip that you can go on for a nice getaway from Brussels.  

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