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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Belgium [2025]
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Grand-Place
4.6
/5
602 reviews
7.9
Based on 35,272 reviews
Central Brussels | 39 km from downtown
Phone +3225138940
Address: Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.1 of Night Attractions in Belgium
Highlights:
360° city view from tower
Touch Selkras statue for luck
Saved by 341 users263 positive reviews
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The Grand Plaza Brussels is a breathtaking place! Whether it is a historic building or an artistic atmosphere on the square, it is a lingering experience. Every time you walk here, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere and historical precipitation. Whether it is a sunny day or a dimly lit night, the Grand Place Brussels has a different charm and is definitely worth a visit.
The place is gorgeous! we were there after Christmas and it matches with the Christmas tree so perfectly! Visit and just enjoy the view!
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Atomium
4.3
/5
309 reviews
7.6
From £14.65
Based on 16,261 reviews
Brussels Expo | 44.4 km from downtown
Phone +3224754775
Address: Pl. de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Belgium
Highlights:
Night lights simulate electronic motion
Panoramic Brussels view & landmarks
Saved by 187 users129 positive reviews
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It's OK. Brussels is known as the most boring capital in Europe, and the Atomium is one of the most boring attractions. You can see the whole city of Brussels, or you can spend 1 euro to take a closer look at the whole telescope. The rest is a visit full of a sense of the times. After all, it was built decades ago, and it's all classical technology cyberpunk.
When you come to the capital of Belgium, it is worth visiting the Brussels Atomium. This is one of the landmark buildings in Brussels, built during the 1958 Brussels World Expo. The Atomium consists of 9 huge spheres, symbolizing an enlarged model of an iron atom. If you have enough time, you can take the elevator to visit the inside of the sphere and overlook the entire Brussels city from the observation deck at the top.
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Manneken Pis
4.0
/5
480 reviews
7.2
Based on 16,909 reviews
Central Brussels | 38.9 km from downtown
Phone +32479272929
Address: 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 5-15 minutes
Highlights:
Explore city culture & cuisine
Beer tasting during carnival
Saved by 197 users135 positive reviews
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Brussels peeing child (Manneken Pis) is one of the iconic statues of the Belgian capital Brussels, known as the "First Citizen of Brussels". The peeing child statue is located in the pedestrian area of downtown Brussels, about 53 cm tall, and sits on a marble carved platform about two meters high. The statue was made of bronze, the original bronze statue was created in 1619 by the Belgian sculptor Jerome Duquesnova. There are many versions of legends about the origin and story of peeing children: • Legend 1: In 1142, the Duke of Goth Fred III led the army against foreign enemies, and the Duke put his young son in a cradle and hung on a tree to inspire the army's morale and finally defeated the enemy. • Legend 2: Less than getting up in the middle of the night to pee, seeing the neighbor's house on fire, can not find the water to put out, so with urine to extinguish the fire, rescue the trapped people. • Legend 3: When the ancient Spanish invaders evacuated Brussels, they wanted to blow up the city with explosives, less than pissing overnight, doused the fuse, thereby saving Brussels. • Legend 4: The rulers of the Holy Roman Empire intended to blow up Brussels with explosives, less than even discovering and dousing the fuse. Peeing children is not only a landmark in Brussels, but also a symbol of the Belgian spirit, representing bravery and wisdom. Traditional: Since the 18th century, the statue of the peeing child has changed clothes regularly. Today, he has more than 1,000 costumes that are presented by countries. The peeing child attracts visitors from all over the world for its unique historical and cultural value. There are many famous Belgian chocolate shops around the peeing children, where you can taste and buy your favorite chocolate.
you cannot take a trip to Belgium without visiting their cheeky little statues!
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Castle of the Counts
4.1
/5
36 reviews
6.7
Based on 5,535 reviews
81 km from downtown
Phone +3292259306
Address: Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Crusader-style castle & moat
Medieval castle surrounded by ruins
45% positive reviews
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Ticket booking is convenient. You can enter the park after printing without changing tickets. The guide in the scenic area is a plus, very interesting, and there is also "Raiders of the Lost Ark" which is very interesting for children. The staff is also very friendly. The explanation is very detailed
The Count's Castle itself is an ancient building. If you want to see European castles, it should be a good choice. The most important thing is that you can see the whole picture of the city of Ghent from the castle. The view here is particularly good, which may be greater than the castle itself. The museum in the castle is not interesting. Two hours of browsing here is enough!
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Belfort
4.5
/5
148 reviews
6.4
Based on 8,032 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +3250448743
Address: Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Panoramic Bruges view from 272ft
Historic tower: treasury & prison
35% positive reviews
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the vintage city of Belgium, amazing by night. you should definitely visit in the in winter time, it’s so charming. the restaurants are also affordable here with good food. spend sometime during the day to walk across all those building, you will get an amazing experience.
The Belfry of Bruges is located in the main square of the town and is both the focal point of the city and a good place to meet people or start tours. Taking the 366 stairs to the top will give you amazing views of the town. It costs €15 dor adults to enter.
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Choco-Story Brussels
4.5
/5
8 reviews
6.2
From £12.10
Central Brussels | 38.9 km from downtown
Phone +3225142048
Address: Rue de l'Etuve 41, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-3 hours
Highlights:
Interactive cocoa plantation experience
Make & take your chocolate
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A must for chocolate lovers! The self-guided tour reveals cocoa's rich history while live chocolatiers craft pralines before your eyes. Generous tastings of chocolate make it extra sweet along the tour. Compact but packed with interactive exhibits - perfect for families.
It's a very special museum. There's no admission fee. As you follow the tour route, you can see different chocolate-making tools and learn about the chocolate-making process. Various old machines and instruments are on display. It turns out that making chocolate is so particular.
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St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral
4.3
/5
104 reviews
6.2
Based on 5,238 reviews
Central Brussels | 39 km from downtown
Phone +3222178345
Address: Esp. de la Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
View Brussels' old town from above
Church's glow at sunset
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As a lover of churches and beautiful architecture I highly recommend this place to visit! inside and outside view is great!
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral is one of the most comfortable churches I’ve ever visited. The lighting is soft and pleasant, and the choir singing in the background adds a peaceful touch. The interior isn’t overly fancy, which have a nice balance between simplicity and decoration. One of the best churches.
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
4.4
/5
110 reviews
5.6
Based on 1,844 reviews
Central Brussels | 38.4 km from downtown
Phone +3225083211
Address: Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-6 hours
Highlights:
Near the Palace & Mondesa Arts
20,000 artworks from 15th century
Saved by 159 users25% positive reviews
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Belgium was once the fastest-growing country in Europe and has a long history. The various buildings that have been deposited in Belgium are unique in style, exquisite and delicate, and have been integrated into the modern world. I really enjoy life here.
Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, the collection of this museum is very rich and has a very good background. Most of the works in it are oil paintings. If you are interested in art, this is highly recommended.
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European Commission
4.7
/5
26 reviews
5.5
European district | 38.3 km from downtown
Phone +3222991111
Address: Rue de la Loi 200, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Iconic glass office building landmark
Brussels' EU decision-making landmark
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【New EU Headquarters Building】Located in a cross-shaped building at 200 Rue de la Loi, Brussels, Belgium, the X-shaped Berlaymont Building is the most symbolic building in Brussels, Belgium. Since its completion in 1967, it has become the headquarters office building of the then European Community, which is now the European Union. The property rights of the Berlaymont Building belong to the Belgian government, and the European Union uses it on a lease basis.
Address: Rue de la Loi 200, 1000 Bruxelles
Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 or bus to Schuman Station, and you can see the building after exiting the station
The European Commission headquarters is located in Brussels. Surprisingly, there are no high walls and no armed guards patrolling here. You can take a close look, but don't miss it if you come here.
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KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
4.7
/5
3 reviews
5.5
From £29.96
Based on 122 reviews
Het Zuid | 78.6 km from downtown
Phone +3232247300
Address: Leopold de Waelplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
Highlights:
Must-see world-class art collection landmarks
A sanctuary of art and exclusive hall for Rubens' masterpieces
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Very good experience. There weren't cashier to buy a ticket by cash in the Museum, but only by card. The ticket was sent to my email so quickly!
During the third week of November,I spent 2 delightful days assiduously studying its splendid collections of Netherlandish,Flemish,and Belgian Paintings.Their collection of paintings by Peter Paul Rubens,James Ensor,and Rik Wouters is encylopedic.Others with marvelous paintings on display included Rogier Vander Weyden,Simone Martini,Jean Fouquet,Jan Van Eyck,Hans Memling,Jacob Jordaens,David Teniers the Younger,Hendrick Van Vliet,Titian,Artemesia Gentileschi,,Gustave Courbet,Emile Claus,Constantin Meunier,Jean Brusselmans,Paul Delvaiux,and Rene Magritte.Furthermore,I relished the creative atmosphere of this art museum and the fact there was labelling of the works of Art and a plethora of information about their outstanding works of Art.in English.The Royal Museum of Art is clearly a feather in Antwerp's cap.
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