1 Grand-Place
An awe-inspiring setting rebuilt in 1700, Brussels’ Grand-Place (main square) has no fewer than 40 listed buildings standing either side of the majestic Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) and the Maison du Roi (King’s House).

2 St Michel and Gudule
A combination of gigantic proportions and the Gothic delicacy of Brabant, the Cathedral also possesses Grenzing organs consisting of no fewer than 3000 pipes.

3 Colonne du Congrès
Very close to the royal park and overlooking the lower part of the city, the Colonne du Congrès (Congress Column) is one of the symbols of the declaration of Belgian independence. 

4 Atomium
Built for the 1958 World Fair, this architectural curiosity leaves no-one unmoved. A lift takes you to the top where you can enjoy an unbeatable view. 

5 Mini-Europe
Meandering in the shadow of the Atomium is the delightful Mini-Europe trail. No fewer than 350 famous monuments and places of interest are presented there on a scale of 1:25 in the most meticulous detail. Truly impressive!

6 Pavillon chinois and Tour japonaise (Chinese Pavilion and Japanese Tower)
Exoticism guaranteed a hundred metres from the royal estate. One of the many different projects of King Léopold II.

6 Château royal de Laeken (Royal Château of Laeken)
This is the residence of our monarchs. Between the walkways of the estate surrounding the château stand the majestic Laeken greenhouses, which can be admired in full bloom in April. 

7 Sablon
The perfect spot to see and be seen, this is the perfect place for spotting beautiful antiques and scrumptious chocolate. 

8 Palais de Justice (Law Courts)
With its imposing location and bulk, this architectural "mammoth" overlooks the Marolles district. 

9 Quartier Louise (Louise district)
Temple of luxury shops and social graces.

10 Place Royale and Palais royal (Royal square and Palace)
The classical exterior proportions conceal a wonder of delicate refinement inside.

11 Palais de la nation
This is Belgium’s federal parliament.

12 Cinquantenaire
Its lovely park and vast car, aircraft and history museums make this a must.

13 Art Nouveau district
The finest names in Art Nouveau architecture have left their mark around Square Ambiorix, including the master of the genre, Victor Horta. So look out for the plant-like curving lines, because they’re everywhere.

14 European district
Vast sheets of glass and mazes of offices housing most of the official European Union authorities.

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