Visit Brussels and enjoy a weekend in the European Capital
Brussels is a city where with numerous museums and interesting places. During a short visit however not everything can be visited. What is in Brussels absolutely worth to visit during your stay in this marvelous city. Brussels has grown during the middle ages to a big and powerful city and has taken over for a short period of time at the end of the middle ages the leading roll of Bruges. This history is still very well present in the architecture of the city. Nowadays this city is a multicultural metropole offering a vast amount of places of interest. From modern arts to the gothic city hall, this city offers it all. Let yourself be carried away during your visit of Brussels.
Worth visiting in Bruges
The Atomium
Inaugurated on the occasion of the 1958 International Exhibition, the Atomium is built on the model of a metal crystalline molecule enlarged 165 billion times. The most spectacular views of Brussels and Brabant can be enjoyed from the uppermost ball. An absolute must during your visit to Brussels.
Mini Europe
Located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where you can have a whistlestop tour of Europe in a few short hours. A truly unique journey! Enjoy a stroll taking in the typical atmosphere of the most beautiful towns of the old Continent. The incomparable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. The gondolas and mandolins invite you to discover the charms of Venice. Follow the TGV high-speed train from Paris to the other end of France. All in all, 350 models and sites with an unequalled level of craftsmanship. Visit also the European area, packed with interactive multimedia games and the exhibition "Spirit of Europe".
Center of fine arts
Erected in 1928 by the architect and master of Art Nouveau, Victor Horta, it is a centre of cultural and artistic life. In 2002, a full renovation of the interior restored the original appearance of the building, as originally designed by the master, Horta. Visits are organised for this occasion ("From Horta to Horta") to allow people to rediscover parts of the building previously off limits to the general public. Well worth the visit.
Brussels on stage
The Galeries Saint-Hubert has a surprise in store for you in its basements during your visit. When you enter the Galerie de la Reine, don't miss the entrance to Brussels on Stage, a wonderful exhibition show. You'll discover the romantic Vaudeville theatre auditorium (1884) as you cross the stage to reach the huge, historic basements of the Galeries Saint-Hubert! During a free tour lasting 1.30 hours, from Saint-Michel to a tram that's come from a comic strip, via an authentic and lively market garden, there's a succession of scenes featuring Art, History, Gastronomy, Europe and Victor Horta . At the end of the tour, there's free and exclusive literature for you to round off each main theme that you've come across. Don't miss it if you want to experience a real visit of Brussels.
