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3 days in Brussels

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3 days in Brussels
Unlike Paris, Brussels doesn't set out to make you fall in love. In just three days, this capital of Flanders, Belgium and Europe, will allow you to soak in its uniquely muddled characterics -- from its cobbled medieval square, the Grand-Place, to the enticing scents of Belgian waffles and beer to the even more addicting shopping-- and then suddenly Brussels has gotten in your skin.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Day 1
Grand-Place
Grand-Place

Considered one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe, the ornate Grand Place is the center of Brussels, where many historic buildings dating from the 17th century are located.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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La Mort Subite
La Mort Subite

Beer lovers start your Belgium beer experience near the Grand-Place at La Mort Subite with your first sampling at this popular pub, including its own home-brew concoction called Sudden Death.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Brewery Museum
Brewery Museum

No beer lover should visit Brussels without a visit to this 17th-century museum, which shows an important and unique side of the city's history.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Day 2
Wittamer
Wittamer

Lining the Grand Sablon are some of Belgium's finest chocolatier boutique shops, including Wittamer Café. Have brunch or ask for a free sample of Belgian chocolate.

Cost: $14 - $29
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Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
Horta Museum (Musee Horta)

 A fantastic museum, well worth finding. Victor Horta is one of the founders of Art Nouveau. The museum is actually the house that Horta designed and... more »

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Mini-Europe
Mini-Europe

DISCOVER EUROPE’S NICEST PLACES ...Europe in a few hours… A unique experience!Mini-Europe is above all an “invitation to travel”. The chimes of Big Ben, the gondolas in front of the Doge’s Palace, the Grand-Place in Brussels, the Acropolis ... an animated tour with visual and sound effects along 350 miniatures and attractions recreated down to the smallest detail at the scale 1/25.A... More

DISCOVER EUROPE’S NICEST PLACES ...Europe in a few hours… A unique experience!Mini-Europe is above all an “invitation to travel”. The chimes of Big Ben, the gondolas in front of the Doge’s Palace, the Grand-Place in Brussels, the Acropolis ... an animated tour with visual and sound effects along 350 miniatures and attractions recreated down to the smallest detail at the scale 1/25.A fascinating presentation for everyone, not to be missed during your stay in the Capital of Europe! Less

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Day 3
Les Galeries Saint Hubert
Les Galeries Saint Hubert

Wander through the Les Galeries Saint Hubert, a gorgeous glass roofed arcade in the center of Brussels. Lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores, the Les Galeries Saint Hubert also has the distinction of being the first covered shopping arcade in Europe.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Mont des Arts
Mont des Arts

Spend the afternoon visiting more than a dozen museums on the Mont des Arts. Visit the BOZAR and the Magritte Museum. When you stop at the Musical Instrument Museum, be sure to take in the views from the MIM's 10th floor restaurant.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Belgian Centre of Comic Strip Art
Belgian Centre of Comic Strip Art

Smurfs and Tintin are just a few of the cartoon characters immortalized by Belgian cartoon artists, and kids of all ages can explore cartoon characters at the Belgian Centre of Comic Strip Art.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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