Brussels

Comic Strip Museum

The Waucquez Warehouse, in which this museum is set, was designed by the most famous Belgian architect of all time - Victor Horta. As such, the museum is well worth a visit for both the beautiful building and for the exciting comic strip exhibition. Inside, the elegant stairway leads up from the centre of a grand hall while a glass ceiling allows natural light to flow into the museum. The collection inside the Comic Strip Museum displays enlarged and 3D comic strip drawings, alongside a detailed explanation into the history of the comic strip - a typical form of Belgian art. The museum shop sells drawings, albums and gadgets representing heros from typical Belgian comic strips.

Located at Zandstraat / Rue des Sables, 20 - 1000 Brussels.

Manneken Pis

One of Brussels most famous and surreal monuments, Manneken Pis is definitely worth a visit. The people of Brussels dress up the statue at different times of the year, and it certainly holds a special place in the local's hearts.  

Museum of Art and History

The Museum of Art and History houses an extensive display of world art stemming from prehistoric times through to the Art Deco movement in the early 1900's. Collections from all continents are displayed; there are many European and Asian collections, alongside an Islamic, a pre-Columbian American and an Egyptian collection. Key exhibits are; a Syrian hunting mosaic dating to the 5th century BC, an alter-piece with the Passion of Christ, dating mid 1400's, and an Indian bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja, dating to the 13th century. 

Discover this amazing collection at Jubelpark - Parc du Cinquantenaire - 1000 Brussels.

Music and Light Show

Every evening from April to September, a light display illuminates the Grand Place and its surrounding buildings. The display takes place in two fifteen minute sets, and is timed with grand classical music which together forge an unforgettable show. Timings vary dependant on the sunset, but sit and enjoy a drink in one of the pubs or cafes in the square while you wait.     

Royal Residence

The permanent home of the Belgian Royal family, the Royal Residence is made up of striking and contrasting architecture. The central building is an 18th century Austrian design, 19th century botanical greenhouses were later added, and in the north of the Royal Park a Chinese Pavillion and a Japanese Tower stand tall. These curious buildings are a result of King Leopold II's visit to a Paris museum, in which he discovered these styles and had them constructed on his grounds. The Royal Residence is certainly an incredible, even eccentric, mix of designs that will inspire all.

Visit at Van Praetlaan/Avenue Van Praet 44, 1020 Brussels.

St. Nicolas' Church

See one of the oldest churches in Brussels.  Located close to the market place and named after the patron saint of the traders, St. Nicholas' Church is worth a visit for its unique asymmetrical design, 12th century entrance, and shrine displaying the ‘martyrs of Gorkum' - relics of catholic priests who were tortured in Gorkum in the 1500's. The church's interior is completed with wooden walls and beautiful gold-leafed gates which give a sophisticated essence in these majestic surroundings.

Situated at Boterstraat / Rue au Beurre - 1000 Brussels.

The Grand Place (Market Place)

The Grand Place is one of the most visited sites in Brussels, everyday visited by many people, tourists and visitors alike. Around the outside of the Grand Place are beautiful and elaborate guild houses, many belonging originally to medieval guilds. The Kings House and the Town Hall can also be observed from the market place, the latter known as one of the most beautiful Town halls in all the Low Countries. Today people visit to admire these buildings or to relax in one of the outside bars. Festivals take place on The Grand Place regularly; a very well-known and popular event is the self-explanatory biennial flower carpet.