When I hear Brussels I think of the best waffles, great chocolate and good beer. Brussels is a trendy spot for weekend getaways for many Europeans. It's easy accessible by plane, train or car and there are more attractions in this old city than most casual visitors can imagine. Add to this trendy bars and great restaurants and you realize it is the perfect location for your next city break.
Atomium - well, as Paris has its Eiffel Tower, Brussels has the Atomium. The stories are similar: once upon a time there was a World Expo and it left behind a huge metal structure, in this case a huge atom, well 165 billion times bigger than the original iron crystal that it represents. It will take your breath away.
Grand Place - this is why you go to Brussels. At least this is the first place you have to visit. Named Grote Markt in Dutch, it's a wonderful square with a 15th century cute sculpture dominating the middle of the square. And as you stay in the middle, you look around and you realize you are surrounded by fascinating guildhalls perfectly preserved. It is indeed the most memorable landmark of the city.
Peeping boy - I remember looking for this statue through the narrow alleyways and being sidetracked by good waffles When I finally found it it made me laugh, as of course I expected it to be small, but not so small. For a statue that got to be so famous, it is really really small. Still, it's a must to see, without any doubts.. and keep in mind that there are over 700 clothes for this little fellow, so you never know what he might wear...
Atomium - well, as Paris has its Eiffel Tower, Brussels has the Atomium. The stories are similar: once upon a time there was a World Expo and it left behind a huge metal structure, in this case a huge atom, well 165 billion times bigger than the original iron crystal that it represents. It will take your breath away.
Mini-Europe - And what can we find next to the famous Atomium? Well, it's the wonderful Mini-Europe. What a great idea! it's a theme park for the whole family with miniatures of the most famous monuments in Europe. How much smaller? About 25 times smaller. It makes a great way for planning your next part of your trip through Europe. Like a teaser or a trailer for the best of the best in Europe.
The Belgian Comic Strip Center - it might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the geek in me demanded to put this on the top 5 list. You might be used to the american comics, or you might be not used to comics at all. Still, this is a place to visit and learn more about this form of art, that exists in a slightly different form in Europe than in USA or Japan. Discover here the chronicles of Belgian comics, from science fiction, wild west, crime to politics... the most famous of them all being The Smurfs and Tintin.
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