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From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
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Brussels : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide
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Popular places to visit

La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.

Atomium
The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.

Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.

Mini-Europe
Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.

Place du Grand Sablon
This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.
Areas of Machelen

Diegem
Visitors to Diegem enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Chateau Marga is worth a stop.
- Tomorrowland
- Atomium
- Walibi Belgium
- Avenue Louise
- NATO Headquarters
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Mini-Europe
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Berlaymont Building
- Brussels Park
- KU Leuven
- Planckendael Zoo
- Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
- Square Brussels Meeting Centre
- De Schorre Provincial Park
- Midi Market
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles Solbosch Campus
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