Brussels trip planner

More than 250 works by the Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte are housed in this impressive beautiful museum.

A must-see museum, it features work by Bruegel the Elder and Rubens among its unsurpassed collection of early Flemish art.

Built for the 1958 Universal Exhibit, this 335-ft-tall iron crystal molecule is an astounding building to explore.

A vintage car museum which features a collection of European and American cars dating from the early 19C through the 1970s.

Housed in an old Art Nouveau warehouse, this museum begins with the invention of the comic strip and covers everything up to today.

The immensity of this 19C park includes a lake and island among limitless activities, as well as access to some stunning homes.

The Gothic exterior of this 13C cathedral is enhanced by a stunning Baroque interior. Its stained glass is particularly notable.

A superb example of Brabantine Gothic architecture, this 15C church is very impressive thanks to its Baroque chapels.

Art and history are exhibited through all media in this museum. Its thousands of artifacts span multiple centuries and countries.

Shoppers will dive into this 19C Italianate glass-vaulted arcade, while their architecture-loving companions can admire it from a cafe.

A wonderful square in the heart of the city, surrounded on all sides by historic buildings, including the Town Hall and a city museum.

Get pleasantly lost in this fabulous historic center that takes you along cobbled streets to museums, homes, and historic sites.

These two homes were built by Horta himself. They are fine examples of Art Nouveau, from the architecture to the furnishings to the doorbell.

This Gothic town hall boasts a 95 m tall tower, statues, a mirrored hall, and amazing artwork.

The site of the former botanical gardens, this massive greenhouse now serves as a cultural center.

Built for the 1910 Universal Exposition, this area was revitalized to what today is a lovely district of museums and amazing city views.

Whether shopping for antiques or stepping out among the locals, this atmospheric square is an exciting area to explore.

Dating to the Middle Ages, this district retains its "working" spirit, making its flea market all that more enticing.

Paul Cauchie and his wife built this home in 1905, specifically to showcase their Art Nouveau and Sgraffito sensibilities and skills.

Dating to 1619, this historic bronze sculpture of a boy urinating in the fountain has become a famous local icon.

See all of Europe in one place! This remarkable park has scale models of everything from an erupting Vesuvius to the Acropolis.

Housed in a 19C mansion with period furnishings, this excellent museum features the works of Charlier and his contemporaries.

Focusing primarily on the Congo, this museum thoroughly covers the ethnography, natural history, and environment of Africa.

Housed in the King's Mansion, this museum exhibits Brussels' art, models, decor, folklore, and 1,000 outfits worn by the Mannekin Pis.

A must-see museum, this collection thoroughly covers the European masters from the 14C-20C. Visitors often stay for several hours.

Music lovers will be overwhelmed by more than 7,000 instruments, each of which can be heard via a recording.

Home to Europe’s largest exhibit of dinosaurs, this museum also excels in its presentation of evolution, minerals, and marine life.

This church combines a variety of styles, from 12C-17C. The result is dramatic, as is the tomb of Bruegel the Elder.

Still used for formal functions, the palace's grounds and interior are regally decorated and offer a sense of Belgian royalty.

Formerly royal hunting grounds, this 32-acre park features cultural venues, ponds, and sculptures, making it a favorite in Brussels.

A favorite of both locals and visitors, this street promises endless people-watching and boasts the famous Toone Puppet Theater.

This square is central to day-to-day local life, as Brussels' first metro station is here, as well as a popular shopping complex.

A solemn site, this neo-Classical square is where the 1830 revolution was fought and 400 dead lie buried under the cobblestones.

An exceptional landmark, this square features bronze statues by Fraikin. It is bordered by a palace and a museum.

With uniforms, arms, more than 100 planes, and much more, this military museum offers a unique Belgian perspective from 1789 to today.

Built in the 19C, this complex of greenhouses are built from alluring glass and iron architecture and house stunning flora.

Having undergone much restoration, this 12C church retains its historic charm and features a wonderful Rubens painting.

An interactive museum with a wide range of activities, whose philosophy is that children learn through "doing" not "watching."

A must-see for all chocolate lovers, this museum explains the history, development, and production of chocolate.

Sister to the famous Pissing Boy and owner of the Pissing Dog, the history of the statue is unclear, but she is now a local icon.

Children will love this museum with over 160 displays of toys, and adults will enjoy the nostalgia of seeing toys from their past.

A large indoor playground that offers a variety of activities for children of all ages, and a restaurant where parents can relax.

Learn all about the planets and the stars at this wonderful planetarium, where visitors explore space through images and movies.

With art and activities for children of all ages, this wonderful center will be enjoyable for the whole family.

With waterslides, indoor and outdoor rides, saunas, and restaurants, this amazing water park will be fun for the whole family.

Children will learn to love science at this interactive science museum where they can do experiments and learn through experience.

The official residence of Belgian monarchy, this beautiful palace is not open to the public, but the nearby park is quite nice.

Completed in 1969, this basilica boasts Art Deco architecture and a 90m dome that dominates the cityscape.

This hill is the site of a 12C royal palace, full of historic artifacts, archaeological remnants, and some ancient artworks.

Designed to recreate the conditions of Bora Bora, this pool is the world's deepest and features "caves" and other unique diving conditions.