Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Travel Guide

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Local name: Ville de Bruxelles Population: 1.02 mil. (2020)Area: 12.77 mi²Elevation: 220 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°50'33"N, 4°21'34"E
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Brussels Top Attractions

Brussels Attractions - What to See and Explore

Brussels offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Grand Place, Mini-Europe, Atomium, Cinquantenaire. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • mini europe brussels
  • atomium brussels
  • cinquantenaire brussels
  • manneken pis brussels
  • museum of natural sciences brussels
  • royal greenhouses of laeken brussels
  • cathedral of st michael and st gudula brussels
  • musical instrument museum brussels
  • city hall brussels
  • palais de justice brussels
  • autoworld museum brussels
  • belgian comic strip center brussels
  • tomb of the unknown soldier brussels
  • bortier gallery brussels
  • royal museum of the armed forces and military history brussels
  • king baudouin stadium brussels
  • castle of laeken brussels
  • museums of the far east brussels

Things to See and Do in Brussels by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Brussels.

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Church

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Theater

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    Royal Theatre Toone

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    TheaterConcerts and showsHistory museum
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    Royal Park Theatre

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Concerts and showsTheaterPerforming artsQuartier Royal
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    Ancienne Belgique

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    TheaterConcerts and showsConcert hall
  • cirque royal brussels

    Cirque Royal

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    TheaterConcerts and showsConcert hall
  • kaaitheater brussels

    Kaaitheater

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    TheaterConcerts and showsPerforming artsQuartier Nord
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Monuments and statues

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Palace

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Square

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Performing arts

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    King Baudouin Stadium

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsHeysel
  • theatre royal du parc brussels

    Royal Park Theatre

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Concerts and showsTheaterPerforming artsQuartier Royal
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    Cirque Royal

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    TheaterConcerts and showsConcert hall
  • kaaitheater brussels

    Kaaitheater

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    TheaterConcerts and showsPerforming artsQuartier Nord
  • theatre national brussels

    Théâtre National

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Concerts and showsTheaterPerforming artsMartyrs
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Sculpture

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    Atomium

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Specialty museumMuseumSculptureHeysel
  • manneken pis brussels

    Manneken Pis

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Monuments and statuesHistorical placeSculpture
  • jeanneke pis brussels

    Jeanneke Pis

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Monuments and statuesSculpture
  • het zinneke brussels

    Het Zinneke

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Monuments and statuesSculptureDansaert
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Memorial

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Unesco

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    Grand Place

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Square
  • hotel van eetvelde brussels

    Hôtel van Eetvelde

    Bruxelles-Ville, Brussels
    Art Nouveau architectureVictor HortaArchitectureSquares
  • hotel tassel brussels

    Hôtel Tassel

    Ixelles, Brussels
    Art Nouveau architectureVictor HortaArchitectureChatelain
  • hotel solvay brussels

    Hôtel Solvay

    Ixelles, Brussels
    Art Nouveau architectureVictor HortaArchitectureLouise-Longue Haie
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Day trips

Brussels – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Brussels, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Royal Museum for Central Africa (Overijse), Bobbejaanland, Walibi Belgium.

  • royal museum for central africa overijse7 miE
  • bobbejaanland34 milesNE
  • walibi belgium14 milesSE
  • pairi daiza27 milesSW
  • gaasbeek castle brussels7.8 miSW

Best Time To Visit Brussels

Learn when is the best time to travel to Brussels weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and April. Most of it rains in June, July, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Brussels?

The top attractions to visit in Brussels are:

Where to next? Visit bruxelles Bruxelles region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Belgium.