How to have fun in Brussels? The capital of Belgium, the 'Heart of Europe'
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and its largest city. Due to its unique geographical location, it has always been favored by various international organizations and is also known as the 'Heart of Europe'.
Recommended Attractions
Grand Place
Located in the city center, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1998. French writer Victor Hugo once praised it as 'the most beautiful square in the world'.
The Grand Place is surrounded by medieval guildhalls, and the 90-meter tower of the Town Hall is the tallest building in the square.
Opening hours: January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday
Transportation Strategy
From Brussels Central Station (Gare Centrale), walk northwest along Rue du Marché aux Herbes for about 10 minutes (400 meters) to reach it
Ticket Strategy - Free
Manneken Pis
Also known as the Peeing Boy, it is located at the corner of Rue de l'Etuve and Rue du Chêne in the central district of Brussels and is a symbol of the city,
with a history of about 400 years. There are many legends about this sculpture, the most popular of which tells that when Brussels was besieged by enemy forces and the fuse of the explosives on the city wall was lit,
the boy, in a moment of ingenuity, urinated on the fuse and extinguished the explosives, saving the city walls.
Therefore, the boy was embraced by the citizens, and Manneken Pis became the mascot of Brussels.
Opening hours: January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday, all day
Transportation Strategy
The bronze statue is about 200 meters from the Grand Place, at the corner opposite the Godiva chocolate shop. Follow the signs (Manneken Pis) from the Grand Place
Atomium
The project was initiated in 1955, designed over 18 months, and constructed over 18 months, completed in 1958.
This is a landmark building constructed by the Belgian government for the World Expo held in Brussels that year, designed by the famous Belgian architect André Waterkeyn.
Opening hours
◾ January 2 - December 23, December 26 - December 30
Monday - Sunday, 10:00-18:00
◾ December 24 - December 24, December 31 - December 31
Monday - Sunday, 10:00-16:00
◾ December 25 - December 25, January 1 - January 1
Monday - Sunday, 12:00-18:00
Transportation Strategy
Take the metro line 6 and get off at Haysel/Heizal station, then walk for 10 minutes
Ticket Strategy
Adults 11 euros
Teenagers aged 12-18, students 8 euros (student ID required)
Children aged 6-11, 6 euros
Free for children under 6, seniors over 65, and people with disabilities
The ticket includes all costs for climbing to the top and visiting the exhibition. Audio guide 2 euros (including Chinese explanation)
Itinerary Recommendation
Every Monday Frankfurt → Bonn → Cologne → Amsterdam
Every Tuesday Amsterdam → Windmill Village → Amsterdam
Every Wednesday Amsterdam → Brussels → Paris
Every Thursday Paris → Versailles → Paris
Every Friday Paris
Every Saturday Paris → Strasbourg → Luxembourg
Every Sunday Luxembourg → Trier → Koblenz → Frankfurt
Not to mention the 360 degree magnificent view when looking over the square, but while heading for the Grand Place, you can see only the pier ahead of the alley, although you can't see the whole picture, and you can see him waiting with an overwhelming presence. Also It was a picture that made me want to hold it on the camera. There are quite a lot of tourists during the day, so if you want to take pictures or enjoy the scenery quietly, early in the morning is recommended.
The Grand Plaza Brussels, Belgium, is a particularly well-known neighborhood in the area, and it is also listed as a world heritage site, and it is worth visiting. At the same time, it is also known as the most beautiful square in Europe.
[Grand Plaza Brussels] [Grand Plaza Brussels] Built in the 12th century AD, surrounded by Gothic buildings shaped like burning flames, the ground floor of the square is paved with granite, simple style and vivid pictures show the cultural characteristics of the city, The buildings around the square are mostly medieval Gothic, Renaissance, Louis XIV style and other architectural forms, their architectural styles are different, making people feel like they are in the middle ages. For a long time the Grand Square was the place where important events were held in Brussels, where the emperor and kings sacrificed themselves. Every two years in August, the city government holds a four-day flower carpet festival in the Grand Square, showing the world's largest artificial flower carpet. French writer Victor Hugo also lives opposite the city hall. The restaurant has a red glass room on the second floor. He praises it. This is the most beautiful square in the world. The Swan Restaurant was the place where Marx and Engels lived. The famous Communist Party manifesto was written here as an address: Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel, Belgian Transportation: From Brussels Central Railway Station (Gare Centrale) along Rue du March aux Herbes Street to the northwest for about 10 minutes (400 meters)
The magnificent Chamber of Commerce building contrasts sharply with the gray city government office building
The golden business and the grey government buildings are in stark contrast
A golden sparkle, chambers of commerce gather, government buildings form a fenced square