Best places: Things to dos in Brussels, Belgium

Gallery of permanent & temporary exhibits exploring the development of Europe, plus a cafe & shop.

Cinematic archive with around 70,000 movies, a library plus lectures & regular film screenings.

Former site of Brussels' main market & original royal palace, built to a design by Barnabe Guimard.

Unique art deco style mansion with elegant architectural features & a pool now a modern art museum.

Gothic-Romanesque church dating back to 1134 & the burial site of painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

Catholic church with a Victorian interior & light shows beamed onto its facade at Christmastime.

👍👍 This is a very fun museum! This location was opened very recently. The staff was amazing! They were so kind and helpful. I went to this museum alone, so they offered to help take pictures for me! They were very helpful and welcoming. I would highly recommend going. Great experience! It cost 17.50 eu...

👍👍 The current structure was build in 1708 and is a prime example of Baroque architecture. The church is well kept and worth a visit for worship or to glance at the impressive preaching chair, the beautiful organ and an odd statue from 1625 of which it is believed it brings 'good luck' for gambling peo...

Landmark church dating from the 12th century, whose art collection includes a painting by Rubens.

Works by noted European artists from the 15th to 18th centuries, such as Bruegel the Elder & Rubens.

👍👍 The hall is beautiful, tons of cute stores and cafes. Definitely recommend walking through

Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters.

Small museum featuring chocolate-related exhibits & live demonstrations with a master chocolatier.

Art nouveau museum with exhibits including traditional & mechanical instruments & a concert hall.

Imposing, iconic Neoclassical complex housing government offices & international conferences.

Displays of Belgian artifacts from prehistory to the Merovingians, plus finds from Egypt & Iran.

👍👍 A Beautiful garden. Great place to come and relax, enjoy the flowers and plants, and to chill out. If you are lucky you will see musicians play a little music. However, this place will be crowded (often) and you do not need to actually spend a lot of time here. For Instagram photos come really ear...

👍 Adult tickets cost 10 euros, children tickets are 6 euros. The ride takes around 10 minutes and it gives you 360 panorama view of Brussels. Cabins are semi-open so it can get cold on a windy day.

👍👍 Highly recommended. There are two exhibitions here, one on the history of money and the other on the history of the euro. The entrance is free and you also get free audio guide. The museum is very invested, there are many exhibits and interactive games with huge screens and everything. It seems that...