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- Pete W156 contributionsBasically this is just The name given to the general area where the main museums are Located. So if you
Want to visit the fine arts museum and the music museum, this is where you will come toWritten June 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VinnieLondonLondon, UK12,782 contributionsSupposedly the highest point in Brussels with some excellent views across the city..especially if you ride the big wheel. Worth a short photo stop on a Brussels visit.Written August 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TrainbleuBrussels, Belgium38,887 contributionsMany Tripadvisor members seem unaware that the comics museum ‘Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée’ has its own TA entry, so they post their reviews and pictures of the museum (and, these days, of themselves) here. Parcours BD (‘Beeldverhaalroute’ in Flemish), however, refers to the more than 60 large murals inspired by comics spread all over Brussels. A brochure and a map are available at the visit.brussels tourist office (2.5€) but there is plenty of free information on their website. Unless you explore Brussels on a bicycle it is difficult to see all the murals in one go because they cover a very large area and are not always easy to find (part of the fun, really), We are sure we haven’t seen them all yet. We would advise to make a choice (for instance from the illustrated list on the parcoursbd.brussels website) before setting out with small children. Otherwise, they may tire and be disappointed. The little ones might prefer the comics figurines shown at the Moof Comic’s Museum anyway.
Some of the murals (why not all?) seem to have their own TA entry. We found entries for 'Tintin Mural Painting' (rue de l’Etuve), 'Victor Sackville Mural' and 'Broussaile Mural' (both at Rue du Marché au charbon). Confusingly the pictures posted often do not show the listed mural. We don’t know what to make of another TA entry for Brussels, ‘The comic strip wall’ at 34 rue des Fabriques because we couldn’t find any corresponding mural.
We love the Marsupilami and Gaston Lagaffe murals based on the work of André Franquin and the Lucky Luke and Tintin and Captain Haddock murals but our absolute favourite is the 80 metres long mural at Quai des Péniches, along the canal, based on several Italian Corto Maltese albums by Hugo Pratt. It’s not in the centre, but what a sight!Written March 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tk3232Sugar Land, TX4,269 contributionsThat the place where the old town meets the new. The monumental building of the Bourse (stock exchange), which was built in the 1870s stands proudly in the square. I was interested to see the ruins under glass on the right side of the Bourse building are from a 13th -century convent, don't miss it. Several historic cafes in Art Nouveau style huddle around Place de la Bourse such as Le Cirio and Falstaff Cafe, which a worth a peek inside. Place de la Bourse is where people flock to wave flags and honk horns, when the local team wins a soccer match or some political group wants to make a statement. The square is grandiose with the Bourse building, but I didn’t like the public sitting on the benches - they were mostly homeless people drinking beer, and this all created an unsafe atmosphere.Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- marvin and otisGreece87 contributionsA building site, rubbish everywhere and an overriding smell of urine.
Sadly this area amongst others in Brussels is not great.
It is a pity as there are a couple of nice looking bars/eateries near the statueWritten May 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsIf there's one street I know I'm going to visit on any trip to Brussels I take it's Rue De Flandre .
This is a very long street that brings you down to Porte De Flandre and is a bit of a part street ,some great pubs,bars and restaurants along this street including some of my favourite haunts such as Cafe Walvis ,01.Midpoint,Brussels Beer Project,Chez Lutgarte,La Laboureur,Au Daringman,Roskam and quite a few more ,it's a great street to check out if you're planning a trip to Brussels.Written June 7, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsRue Haute is an extremely long street running through the Quartier Marolles ,great architecture lines this street with some amazing looking old buildings and there's lots of points of interest found along the street,lots of Stolpersteine along this street ,these are brass topped stones that were the final living places of the Jewish population who were deported by the nazi regime during World War Two ,sad ,poignant and a reminder of the way World War Two touched most every part of Europe.
Also along this street are great pubs,bars and restaurants,as this is a working class district ,the price and quality of drinks and meals in pubs,bars and restaurants are very fair,all in all it's a great street to visit and well worth checking out if you're planning a trip to Brussels.Written June 10, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TrainbleuBrussels, Belgium38,887 contributionsThe most prominent feature of Place de la Chapelle is the beautiful medieval Church of Our Lady of the Chapel (‘Église Notre-Dame de la Chapelle’ or Église de la Chapelle’ in French). It shows elements of Romanesque and Gothic style. For the rest, the architecture is unremarkable or even downright ugly. The corner buildings of rue Haute (Place de la Chapelle 17) and rue Stevens are particularly ghastly. For architecture lovers the whole neighbourhood is spoiled by the absence of Victor Horta’s Maison du Peuple. This Art Nouveau gem was demolished in 1965 to build the high-rise on rue Joseph Stevens (called 'Tour du Sablon', 'Tour Stévens' or 'Tour du Sablon' ) towering over the neighbourhood.
The unusual form of Place de la chapelle is due to the fact that it was built on the grounds of the former churchyard. The cemetary, which was surrounded by houses, was abandoned in 1784 and transformed into a square in 1822. Sadly the Obelisk fountain by French architect Barnabé Guimard (1739-1805) was destroyed in the process. It has been replaced by a replica in 2005. To the same side of the church stands a contemporary statue of Pieter Bruegel by Tom Frantzen.
Exploring the square by walking around the church we discovered, to our utter amazement, a large and profusely tagged concrete skatepark (Skatepark des Ursulines) at the back of the church. Quite a lot of urban space in the centre of town for a niche activity.Written September 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsAs my twin brother Stephen and I always stay in The Bedford Hotel which is actually on Rue Du Midi,we know this street very well ,one of the liveliest streets in Brussels .
Rue Du Midi runs on from Av.De Stalingrad ,it's a street with lots of boutique shopping outlets ,cool pubs,bars cafe's and restaurants and fantastic architecture ,this street brings you to the busy and bustling Bourse area ,I love nothing better than walking down this street ,it's great dropping into some of my favourite pubs along this street ,all in all it's a great street to check out if hours planning a trip to Brussels.Written May 29, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tk3232Sugar Land, TX4,269 contributionsThis is pleasant little square located along Rue de la Regence and just across from Notre-Dame du Sablon Church. It is a leafy, fenced-off garden called the Place du Petit Sablon. Step into this charming little park, a pleasant refuge from the busy street and part of why this neighborhood is considered so livable.
In central fountain honors two local nobles who were executed because they promoted tolerance during the Inquisition. Good friends, one Catholic and the other Protestant, they were beheaded on the Grand Place in 1568.
This peaceful, colorful and well-preserved park is worth visiting and enjoying its pleasant atmosphere.Written September 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Panagiotis Lymperopoulos PhotographyAthens, Greece280 contributionsI wanted to share my wonderful experience during my recent visit to Place de la Monnaie.
From the moment I arrived, the charm and historical significance of the square captivated me. The architectural beauty of the surrounding buildings and the lively atmosphere made it a truly memorable visit. The rich cultural heritage embedded in every corner of Place de la Monnaie left a lasting impression on me.
The vibrant energy of the place, coupled with the stunning surroundings, made it a highlight of my time in Brussels, Belgium.
I am grateful for the opportunity to experience such a unique and culturally rich location. Place de la Monnaie will undoubtedly remain etched in my memory as a significant part of my visit to Brussels, Belgium.Written February 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsThere are many cool little squares throughout Brussels ,one of my favourites is Place De La Vieille Aux Bles .
Home to some great pubs bars and restaurants ,on our latest visit here we visited Gist for craft beers ,Cafe Novo for iced cold beers ,Cafe Coming Soon were we sat in the sun enjoying bottle of Jupiler beer ,we also got our photo took with the great statue in honour of singer Jacques Brel
,architecture around the square is awesome ,it's just a great square to chill out in if you're planning on visiting Brussels.Written June 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsRunning from Grand Place to Rue Haute in the eclectic Marolles District is Rue De Rollebeek ,one of the coolest streets in Brussels in my opinion.
The street is pedestrianised ,lots of great bars,cafés and restaurants here and some boutique shopping outlets ,the architecture along the street is fabulous ,it's a street with great age to it,if you're in the area it's a street I highly recommend you check out .Written July 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsIf you want to explore a great area of Brussels Place De L'Albertine is a great starting point .
From this square you have great views of Mont Des Arts and Brussels Central Railway Station ,great architecture proliferates this square both modern and old ,some great examples of Neo Classical style architecture here ,one of the standout buildings here is Church Of Mary Magdalene set in it's beautiful gardens and there's some great statues here including one to Albert I and his wife Queen Elisabeth ,all around this square are some great pubs,bars and restaurants ,it's most definitely well worth checking out if you're planning on visiting Brussels.Written June 29, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsThere are lots of squares in Brussels ,obviously Grand Place is the most famous ,amazing architecture and a major tourist haunt but some little square's hold more interest to me ,square's such as Place Anneessens are cool places to visit .
Place Anneessens is a busy square and popular ,it's not your typical Brussels square ,it's not surrounded by pubs,bars and restaurants which is the norm in Brussels ,there's a few bars here such as Cafe Bulle D'Ore but it's more a meeting place ,there's a great statue here in honour of Francios Anneessens which gives the square it's name ,the architecture is lovely around the square ,the most beautiful building on the square is Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer ,a beautiful piece of architecture indeed,I like to visit this square ,grab a beer and sit outside Cafe Bulle D'Ore and people watch ,it's a great square to check out if you're in the area.Written May 31, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
