Top Sights Travel Guide to Brussels, Belgium

Brussels:

Funky Fact: Belgium has three official languages, and is technically a Kingdom.

1. Manneken Pis (Peeing Boy Statue)

2. Jeanneke-Pis (The Peeing girl Statue)

3. Belgian Frites

4. Old England

5. La Pharmacie Anglaise Bar

6. Grand Place

7. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

8. Le Cercueil Bar

9. Shop Consignment: Think Twice T2 or Melting Pot Kilo

10. Egmont Park and The Peter Pan Statue

11. Art Nouveau Sites: The Owl House, Horta Museum, Hotel Solvey

12. Belgium Chocolate

13. The Giant Ferris Wheel: The View

14. Square of Petit Sablon

15. Belgium Beer

16. Floris Bar Absinthe

17.  LGBTQIA+ mural by Ralf König

18. Mont des Arts Garden

19. Comic Book Mural Walking Tour

20. Man From Atlantis Fountain

21. Klokkenspel van de Kunstberg

1. Manneken Pis (Peeing Boy Statue)

This 24 in tall bronze little boy has been peeing since the 17th century. He is widely loved and partakes in the city annual events calendar by dressing up (has an outfit for every occasion).

2. Jeanneke-Pis (The Peeing girl Statue)

This little 20 inch tall bronze girl statue is a modern 1980s restoration of the equality between men and women as the feminine counterpart to the old Manneken Pis.

3. Belgian Frites

It’s commonly believed the original fry was created in Namur, Belgium and it thought be a culinary delight that climbs to a cultural heritage status. Its history can be traced bask to the year 1680. Its highly suggested to try fries served in a baguette, stuffed with meat and smothered in Andalouse sauce.

4. Old England

The stunning Old England Building was constructed in 1899 by architect Paul Saintenoy. This famed building is adorned with stunning aesthetic element form the Art Nouveau movement. The building is now home to the MIM or e Musical Instruments Museum.

Webpage and Information: Old England

5. La Pharmacie Anglaise Bar

One of the best upscale bars in the city. Here you’ll sip on expertly crafted cocktails from a leather tufted chair. The vibe mixes dark academia with victorian steam punk. This 1898 architectural gem is another masterpiece from Paul Saintenoy, originally called the Delacre Pharmacy.

Webpage and Information: La Pharmacie Anglaise Bar

6. Grand Place

A huge lively open square lined wit markets. This square is the heart of the city and hosts fairs, events, holiday markets, the Christmas tree, a stunning nativity scene, and light shows. The building surrounding the square are trimmed with gold and compete for charm and elegance.

7. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

This stunning market is a pedestrian only shopping paradise. The Gallery consists of three long corridors covered with elegant metal and glass ceiling. Built between 1846 and 1847, this street is lines with chocolatiers. The smell of warm chocolate fills the corridor and the charm of chocolate sculptures and thousands of tasty treats will have you falling in love.

8. Le Cercueil Bar

One of the most unusual bars you’ll stumble upon in Belgium, the ambiance is eternally welcoming. The bars name translates to the coffin in French. The theme of death is all over this bar, from the long hellish mural down the entrance corridor to the coffin coffee tables. The skull mugs and cemetery paintings are the perfect touch.

Webpage and Information: Le Cercueil Bar

9. Shop Consignment: Think Twice T2 or Melting Pot Kilo

Shopping consignment and thinking green is a common environmental living standard in Belgium. These stores sell excellent quality gently used or new clothing, hats, scarves, shoes and etc. for only a few euros. You can even find couture fashion and expensive brands at amazing prices.

10. Egmont Park and The Peter Pan Statue

A stunning gift stand as a moment in Egmont Park. In 1924 this statue was gifted as a symbol of friendship between the British and Belgian children who played here during WWI.

11. Art Nouveau Sites: The Owl House, Horta Museum, Hotel Solvey

Belgium plays a vital roll as being a cradle for Art Nouveau which development out of the Victor Horta Style. This new organic construction and decorative style spread across the city and quickly spread to France.

12. Belgium Chocolate

Since 1635 Belgium has been famed for their exceptional pralines, truffles and milk chocolate. The processing of chocolate and exportations is one of Belgiums biggest industres. The secret to phenomenal chocolate is Belgium refining process which mills the ingredients to 18 microns, this circumvents grainy gestures or taste and contributes to the buttery texture that seems to melts on the tongue.

13. The Giant Ferris Wheel: The View

Offering a complete panorama of Brussels this amusement ride is a permanent 55 meter tall skyline delight. For 9 euros visitor can check out the best view from the tallest building in the city.

14. Square of Petit Sablon

This stunning Neo-renaissance garden is unique in that its actually an open air museum there are busts and sculptures along the boxwood lined paths. They are great humanists of the 16th century.

15. Belgium Beer

The history of Belgium beer can be traces back even before Belgium was a country. Whats their secret to amazing beer? It’s all in the Belgian yeast, it differs from most traditional yeast and is described as floral and sweet. Today there are over 300 active breweries all over the county, all creating great brews.

16. Floris Bar Absinthe

If your a beer enthusiast this is the perfect place to try one of the 2,000 beers they offer. For a taste of something wilder check out their huge selection of Absinthe some are served flaming from an absinthe pipe which is slurped up like a quick hot shot. Warning, green fairy may be lurking.

17.  LGBTQIA+ mural by Ralf König

Down Rue de la Chaufferette in the Charbon area lies a one of a kind. Here you can find the first European gay, lesbian and trans comic strip. It’s in the form of massive mural inaugurated in May 2015.

18. Mont des Arts Garden

This stunning garden vista acts as a terrace to connect upper and lower portions of the city that slopes down the hillside. The garden is lined with roses, fountains and stunning topiary landscaping. This was originally the site for the Exposition of 1910 and adapted to gardens in the 1950s.

19. Comic Book Mural Walking Tour

If you’re a fan of street art then Brussels is the prefect place to go on a long stroll and check out the ‘Comic Strip Route.’ There ar dozens of mural pieces paying tribute to Belgium’s most loved illustrated characters. You’ll see Tintin and over 60 other uniquely creative murals along the route.

20. Man From Atlantis Fountain

The Man From Atlantis is a unique sculpture surrounded by a fountain. The piece was installed in 2003 by sculptor Luk Van Soom.

21. Klokkenspel van de Kunstberg

A time piece fort the ages, this stunning clock can be found in Le Mont des Arts. The clock displays 12 characters in its niches: a drumer, soldier, workman, the Gaul, Godfrey of Bouillon, Jean-Joseph Charlier, a Gunner ( from the Belgian Revolution), Jacob van Artevelde, 14th century leader, Count of Egmont, Peter Paul Rubens, Emperor Charles V, warrior with scimitar (stolen and reinstated) and Philip the Good.