The Great Mosque of Brussels is the oldest mosque in the Belgian capital and also the location of the Islamic and Cultural Center of Belgium. It is situated at the northwest corner of the Cinquantenaire Park. The original structure of the Great Mosque of Brussels was an Arabian-style building designed by architect Ernest Van Humbeek…
Located near Brussels and Meise, the National Botanic Garden of Belgium is a world-renowned botanical garden with an extensive variety of plants. In addition to numerous living specimens, it houses over 3 million plant samples. The Plant Palace, covering 1 hectare, is the largest greenhouse in the world today and features exhibition halls...
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is the most important fine arts museum in Belgium. It is located in the Coudenberg district of Brussels, the capital, and is associated with four museums, two of which (the Museum of Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art) are housed in the main building. The other two:…
The Belgian Comic Strip Center chronicles the history of Belgian comics. The center is housed in a former department store (Magasins Waucquez) in Brussels' commercial district, featuring...
The Brussels Palace of Justice (Brussels Palace of Justice) is Belgium's most important courthouse and a renowned landmark in Brussels. It was built between 1866 and 1883 and is an example of Eclecticism in art...
The Atomium is located on the Heysel Plateau in the northwest suburbs of Brussels, the capital of Belgium. It is one of the top ten attractions in Brussels and is often referred to as the "Eiffel Tower of Belgium." The Atomium is a monumental metal structure built for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, designed by André Waterkey…
Brussels Town Hall is located in the center of the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. It is a typical example of ancient Flemish Gothic architecture, with a majestic and soaring structure that is highly eye-catching. The construction of the town hall began in 1402, and its tower stands approximately 91 meters tall, topped with a 5-meter-high statue of the city’s patron saint…
For visitors who love Belgian chocolate, a trip to the Cocoa and Chocolate Museum in Brussels is a must. The museum takes you into the world of chocolate, offering insights into the origins of cocoa and chocolate, and allowing you to rediscover these treats. Cocoa is one of the world’s three major beverage plants...
The Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels is located in the Belgian capital and is a world-renowned museum that has attracted widespread attention for its collection of musical instruments from around the globe. The museum began collecting various types of instruments in 1877, initially housing just over 100 Indian instruments. Over the years of collecting, it now boasts a collection of...
The Royal Museums of the Armed Forces and of Military History, commonly referred to as the Royal Military Museum, is located in the northernmost two halls of the historic complex in Brussels' Cinquantenaire Park. During the 1910 exhibition, the military history section was opened to the public and received great acclaim. In response to the public's enthusiasm, the authorities...
The Temple of Human Passions is an Art Nouveau-style building designed in the shape of a Greek temple, constructed by Victor Horta in 1896 within Brussels' Cinquantenaire Park. Although outwardly classical, the structure marked the youthful…
Jubilee Park is a large urban park covering an area of 30 hectares, located in the easternmost part of Brussels' European Quarter in Belgium. It is a group of commemorative structures arranged in a U-shape, built by King Leopold II to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence during the 1880 National Exhibition...
Belgium’s automobile industry disappeared 60 years ago, but Belgians firmly believe that forgetting the past means losing the future. They established a massive car museum in Brussels — Autoworld. The museum is located in the Belgian capital of Brussels, housed in the southern hall of the Cinquantenaire Park. Autoworld...
Etterbeek is a city located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium, adjacent to the City of Brussels and Ixelles. Herman Van Rompuy, the first permanent President of the European Council, was born here. Etterbeek is a beautiful and charming city within the Brussels-Capital Region. Two Catholic churches, namely Saint Anthony's Church and...
Saint-Gilles is a city located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium and serves as the hub of art and student life in the capital region. It is also the home of many notable figures, such as Belgian architect Victor Horta and Paul Delvaux, renowned for his surrealist nudes…
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is a city located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium and is one of the affluent residential areas in the region. Numerous embassies are situated near Montgomery Square. Woluwe-Saint-Pierre boasts several worthwhile attractions…
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is a city located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium and is a thriving residential area of the Brussels-Capital Region, featuring numerous apartments, semi-detached, and row houses. Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is often compared to another affluent city in the region, Uccle, as well as to Paris's 14th or 17th arrondissements. Nestled quietly...
Ixelles is located in the southern part of Brussels, divided in half by Avenue Louise, and is known for its large population of European and Congolese immigrants. The city is a vibrant place with a rich artistic and cultural atmosphere, and it also hosts a variety of colorful festivals and events throughout the year. The Cistercian Abbey of La Cambre in Ixelles was originally founded in the 1...
Schaerbeek is located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium and is nicknamed the "City of Donkeys." This name comes from the past when the main ingredient for cherry beer—sour European cherries—was produced here. Locals often used donkeys to transport the cherries to processing facilities, hence the nickname. Schaerbeek is divided into east and west...
Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium, serving as the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, as well as the location of the main administrative bodies of the European Union. Modern-day Brussels has become home to the headquarters of numerous international organizations, the most prominent being the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The climate in Brussels is...