Best places: Things to dos in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium

Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

Belgium's national church, host to royal weddings & funerals, built in the Brabant Gothic style.

👍 Cute little place. Very helpful staff. Good for getting a few impressive photos, but nothing mind blowing or unique. Don't expect to be there for more than an hour.

👍👍 I recently attended a workshop on how to make Belgium waffles with a large group, and while it was a bit difficult as it wasn't deaf-friendly, the staff was accommodating. They always checked in with me to ensure I followed along okay, and whenever I needed help, they were more than happy to assist....

Erected in 1905, this grand monument in a park features a triple arch topped by a bronze sculpture.

This 2-hectare, walled neighborhood park features landscaped gardens & a playground.

👍👍 So far unknown to me which is a shame. A chef with a mission. Top culinary level.

1400s town hall with intricate Gothic facade & tower, plus tapestries & a mirrored concert hall.

👍 A very pretty and restful garden close to the Atomium. It is a lovely mixture of formal planting and gentle drifts of flowers. It has small lawns and ponds with secluded terraces where you can sit and enjoy the scene.

Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.

From vintage carriages to iconic racing cars, via presidential limousines in a spacious car museum.

Vast 227-acres gardens with pavilions, temples, glasshouses & the medieval Bouchout Castle.

Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.

This 15th-century Catholic church is known for its baroque chapels & Gothic architecture.

Traditional brewery with beer cellars & brewing equipment from 1900, with tours, tastings & a shop.

Neo-Renaissance gardens with a fountain & sculptures, surrounded by mansions & an ancient church.

Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.

Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.

Complex of museums with over 20,000 works tracing the history of painting, sculpture & drawing.

Center & theater embracing the fine arts, classical concerts, exhibitions & screenings.