{"id":12197,"date":"2025-05-31T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destary.com\/?p=12197"},"modified":"2025-05-11T09:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T07:38:21","slug":"the-8-best-sights-and-places-to-visit-in-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/travel-guides\/the-8-best-sights-and-places-to-visit-in-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 best sights and places to visit in Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12197\" class=\"elementor elementor-12197 elementor-12189\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55220a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55220a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95aada7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95aada7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, offers a fascinating mix of historic architecture, cultural diversity and modern flair. Here are the eight best sights and places not to be missed during a visit. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79f0570 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79f0570\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74923a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74923a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Grand Place: The heart of Brussels<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-167f709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"167f709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Grand Place, also known as the Grote Markt, is the historic centre of Brussels and is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Surrounded by magnificent guild houses, the Gothic City Hall and the Royal Palace, the Grand Place is an impressive example of 17th century architecture. The square is particularly famous for its flower festivals and the flower carpet that is laid out every two years in August. In winter, the square is illuminated every 30 minutes in a magnificent display of lights.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4637080 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"4637080\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4637080\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Grand-Place\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5MDMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL2xvZ2Jvb2tfYnJ1c3NlbHMtNi1zY2FsZWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNDYzNzA4MCJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-6-scaled.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Grand-Place\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Grand-Place<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" 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data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4637080\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Roofs at Grand-Place\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5NTQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL3Bob3RvcG9zdF9icnVzc2Vscy0wNC1zY2FsZWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNDYzNzA4MCJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-04-scaled.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-04-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Roofs at Grand-Place\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Roofs at Grand-Place<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4637080\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Grand-Place\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5MTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL2xvZ2Jvb2tfYnJ1c3NlbHMtMTEtc2NhbGVkLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjQ2MzcwODAifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-11-scaled.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Grand-Place\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Grand-Place<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4637080\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Christmas tree at the Grand-Place\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5NjIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL3Bob3RvcG9zdF9icnVzc2Vscy0wOC1zY2FsZWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNDYzNzA4MCJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-08-scaled.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-08-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas tree at the Grand-Place\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Christmas tree at the Grand-Place<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca6948 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ca6948\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77b6dfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77b6dfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Manneken Pis: The landmark with charm<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d25c7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d25c7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Manneken Pis is the most famous bronze statue in Brussels. The small figure of a urinating boy may seem inconspicuous, but it is a symbol of the humour and independence of the people of Brussels. There are countless stories about the origin of the statue, which dates back to the 17th century. On special occasions, Manneken Pis is dressed up in themed costumes that always cause a stir.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5f8bb1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5f8bb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aedfb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aedfb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Atomium: Iconic architecture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee1aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eee1aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Atomium is an icon of modern architecture and one of Belgium&#8217;s most famous attractions. Originally built for the 1958 World Fair, it is an iron crystal structure magnified 165 billion times. Visitors can explore the spheres, which house interactive exhibitions on science and design. The top sphere offers a breathtaking view of Brussels and a panoramic restaurant. A visit to the Atomium is a must for lovers of architecture and technology.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa00171 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa00171\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588b6ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588b6ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Mont des Arts: Art and culture with a view<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a4c0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a4c0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Mont des Arts connects the lower and upper town and is a paradise for art and culture lovers. It is home to renowned museums such as the Magritte Museum, the Musical Instruments Museum and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. The well-tended gardens of the Mont des Arts offer relaxation and a spectacular view of the city centre and the City Hall. It combines cultural highlights with a unique view.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce2cbd4 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"ce2cbd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12197 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ce2cbd4\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Manneken Pis\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5NTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL3Bob3RvcG9zdF9icnVzc2Vscy0wNS1zY2FsZWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiY2UyY2JkNCJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-05-scaled.jpg'><img width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-05-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Manneken Pis\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-11956\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-11956'>\n\t\t\t\tManneken Pis\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ce2cbd4\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Brussels from the Mount of Arts\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE4ODUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL2JlbGdpdW0tc2NhbGVkLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImNlMmNiZDQifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/belgium-scaled.jpg'><img width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/belgium-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Brussels from the Mount of Arts\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-11885\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-11885'>\n\t\t\t\tBrussels from the Mount of Arts\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ce1c22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ce1c22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee1f609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee1f609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. EU Quarter: The political centre of Europe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ae424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0ae424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The European Quarter (Quartier Europ\u00e9en) is the centre of the European Union and is home to important institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Council. Of particular interest is the Parliamentarium, a multimedia visitor centre that explains the workings and history of the EU. The Parc Leopold and Place Schuman invite you to take a stroll through this politically important district.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a7508 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69a7508\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7cf1fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7cf1fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert: Elegance and shopping<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00cddd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00cddd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Opened in 1847, the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert are one of the oldest covered shopping arcades in Europe. It boasts elegant glass-roof architecture, ornate facades and a mix of luxury boutiques, cafes and theatres. Visitors will find traditional Belgian chocolates and chocolate (e.g. at Leonidas!), exclusive fashion and interesting bookshops.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93f2558 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93f2558\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673f93a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"673f93a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral: Gothic splendour<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0df87a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0df87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and an important religious centre in Brussels. Built in the 13th century, the cathedral is famous for its impressive stained glass windows depicting biblical stories. The crypt and treasury are also open to visitors. Organ concerts are held regularly, showcasing the building&#8217;s unique acoustics.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9660516 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"9660516\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-12197 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9660516\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5NDgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL3Bob3RvcG9zdF9icnVzc2Vscy0wMS1zY2FsZWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTY2MDUxNiJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-01-scaled.jpg'><img width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photopost_brussels-01-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-11948\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-11948'>\n\t\t\t\tLes Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9660516\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Leonidas\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE4OTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL2xvZ2Jvb2tfYnJ1c3NlbHMtMS1zY2FsZWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTY2MDUxNiJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-1-scaled.jpg'><img width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Leonidas\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-11893\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-11893'>\n\t\t\t\tLeonidas\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9660516\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5MjUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMTJcL2xvZ2Jvb2tfYnJ1c3NlbHMtMTItc2NhbGVkLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6Ijk2NjA1MTYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-12-scaled.jpg'><img width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logbook_brussels-12-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-11925\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-11925'>\n\t\t\t\tSt Michael and St Gudula Cathedral\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-880f525 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"880f525\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c48b2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c48b2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. The Parc du Cinquantenaire and the Arc de Triomphe: Green space and history<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edcf8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edcf8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Parc du Cinquantenaire is a large green area in the east of the city. The impressive Arc de Triomphe was built in 1880 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. As well as being a place to relax, the park is also home to the Military History Museum, the AutoWorld Museum and the Art and History Museum. In summer, the Parc du Cinquantenaire is a popular meeting place for picnics and sports activities.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696afd9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"696afd9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ebc828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ebc828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With these sights and places, <a href=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/photo-features\/brussels-in-pictures-a-journey-through-europes-capital\/\">Brussels<\/a> offers a wide range of experiences \u2013 from historical splendour and cultural richness to modern zeitgeist. 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