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Great shopping arcade for window-shopping - and spending if you can afford it. Best of all is to stop for a beer or coffee or even lunch and just watch the world walk past.
The St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, also known as the Brussels Cathedral is a striking building. Relatively plain on the inside, but with beautiful stained glass windows to admire.
We passed by this huge building a couple of times in a cab and in a bus and it was striking because of its scale and because of the garden in front. Security forces around, of course. Not sure how much you can see inside.
Anything underground is always fascinating and this did not disappoint! We loved learning some history of Brussels and seeing the old palace. I was on crutches and managed but there are a lot of stairs, although some parts are accessible by elevator.
This is an impressive building in downtown Brussels. Belgium's former stock exchange building is a colossal neoclassical structure that is quite uncommon in the city. Unfortunately there is ongoing renovation work around the square and it seems that there is no way to get in.
This is the original city tower of Brussels. Along with the surrounding park, Porte de Hal offers a fairy tale-style view. More interested tourists may get in to see the medieval face of the Belgian capital.
This is a small church in downtown Brussels. In contrast to the hordes of tourists at the Grand Place or Manneken Pis, Eglise St-Nicolas is a peaceful place for spiritual self-reflection. Interior is simple. Great for a short rest while exploring the Belgian capital.
In a globally recognized city square like the Grand Place, Maison du Roi is impressive at first sight. It is a former guildhall that reflects the past wealth and affluence of Brussels. It is now the city museum that the tells the history of the Belgian capital. Well worth special attention while exploring the surrounding.
My friends and I love the opera, and this is one of the most beautiful opera venues in Europe. The performance was outstanding as well. The only issue we found (coming from Miami), was the heating system. It was November and was cold outside but it was burning inside the building. We were sweating the whole time.