10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BRUSSELS BELGIUM
Have you ever visited a country for just 6hrs? Well, I did! On my first Eurotour, I had a short layover in Brussels, Belgium when I was from coming from Ibiza on my way to Amsterdam. With some time to spare as my flight got in early in the morning, I decided to make the most out of the situation and and spend the day exploring the beautiful city of Brussels. Needless to say, it wasn’t enough to appreciate the Belgium culture, however I was lucky that I was able to see so much in the little time I had before hoping on the bus to my next stop! Here are my recommendations of what you could possibly do with a little bit of time in the city of Brussels.
1. Take a free walking tour…
…or just walk everywhere!
The city of Brussels has facilitated a series of free walking tours that you can check out prior to your trip. Belgium in itself is a very walkable country. If the guided tours are not your thing just take a stroll Downtown Brussels and enjoy all the cultural experiences that this city has to offer.
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2. The Grand Place – Grote Markt
The Grand Place is the central square of Brussels. Enjoy this monumental landmark that has been called an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Go shopping to Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Walk around these galeries and check out the little shops, you’ll certainly find a thing or two. Not shopping? No problem! Simply grab a bite or people watch 😉
4. Drink the local Belgium beer.
Anywhere you go you can pretty much find the delicious pints of local beer but if you have time, make sure to catch one of the local beer tours. Just make sure not to drive afterwards 😉
5. Try Everything-Belgium-food!
In addition to the fantastic beer tasting, you can’t go wrong with Belgium food! From waffles to chocolates, to fries and pastries, Belgium food is rich in flavor and creativity. Whether you have a preference for savory or sweets, you will definitely enjoy the delicious food in this city.
6. Check out the Manneken Pis
Of course, your trip wouldn’t be complete if you don’t check out this famous little guy! People from all over gather to see him pissing, lol. If you happen to visit during a holiday, you most likely find him dressed up in the most quirky way.
7. Enjoy the street art…
…by visiting the Belgian Comic Strip Center!
8. Check out the wonderful Belgium Churches
Lastly, these are the places I didn’t get to visit on this occasion, but will definitely be on my list as soon as I get another chance to go!
9. The Atomium
10. Day trips to Bruges or Ghent.
Have you been to Brussels too? Or Belgium?
I hope this motivates you to put Brussels on your list if you haven’t been!
However if you’ve been… What are your must do in this city?
If I left something out by all means share it in the comments!
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