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  • MMA502912
    Glasgow, UK258 contributions
    Breathtakingly beautiful
    WAS on our list and well worth it. Audio tour available for 4 euros bu to we arrived a bit late so just did our own thing We were fortunate to experience a recital and added to the atmosphere
    Review of: St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
    Written January 28, 2023
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  • Raintree_Thailand
    Bangkok, Thailand3,422 contributions
    You could stare at this building for hours!
    The star attraction among the host of marvelous buildings surrounding the Grand Place. The Town Hall was built in the first half of the 15th century. It's unquestionably one of the most magnificent buildings in the world, constructed with elaborate detail, ornate statuary, and a graceful elegant 96-meter tall central tower. Hugely popular with photo-taking tourists; nearly impossible to get a photo without throngs of people photo-bombing your shots.
    Review of: Town Hall (Hôtel de Ville)
    Written January 22, 2023
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  • Purvella11
    Singapore, Singapore20 contributions
    Wonderful!
    Came here to see a band play on a weekend night. It was beautiful. Nice place to hang out and great for kids.
    Review of: Parc du Cinquantenaire
    Written March 1, 2023
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  • Raintree_Thailand
    Bangkok, Thailand3,422 contributions
    Another impressive church!
    Not as imposing or grand as the cathedral but still very impressive. The church, dating back to the 15th century, has several wonderful stained glass windows and some nice paintings, carved side altars, and a lovely marble statue in back of the main alter. Superb intricate statuary on exterior.
    Review of: Notre Dame du Sablon
    Written January 22, 2023
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  • IreneVanc
    Vancouver, BC20 contributions
    Lots of interesting details
    Interesting house fronts with interesting details showing the different trades, built around 1700 at the grand market place.
    Review of: Guild Houses
    Written February 21, 2023
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  • Vanolyn
    Portland, OR139 contributions
    Impressive building
    We did not go inside but appreciated the immensity of the building and the history - there is also a good viewpoint from “upper town” right here. We only wish the scaffolding were off to better appreciate the architecture
    Review of: Justice Palace (Palais de Justice)
    Written June 26, 2022
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  • lynngaskin
    Bath, UK60 contributions
    A green oasis not to be overlooked
    This place was just up the road from the hotel so I stumbled on it as I was walking up Rue di Royale. Has a great cafe just check opening times.They speak good English too! The garden are beautiful and fountain is working. Lots of interesting larger than life statues children will love.
    Review of: Le Botanique
    Written January 27, 2020
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  • June A
    Surrey, UK2,486 contributions
    Former stock exchange
    La Bourse is the former stock exchange building on the appropriately named Stock Exchange Square. Sadly it is or at least was closed to the public during my visit in the summer of 2020 but I nevertheless walked past it multiple times each day being so close to my apartment. It is hard to miss because of its central location in the historic heart of the city and looks fantastic when lit at night.
    Review of: La Bourse de Bruxelles
    Written June 6, 2021
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China155,047 contributions
    Historic church very near to Grand Place
    Eglise St. Nicolas—Sint Nikolaaskerk (St. Nicholas Church) is one of the handful of historic churches you can visit around the main sightseeing area of central Brussels. It is located at the Rue da la Bourse and Rue de Tabora intersection, just a couple minutes walk from Grand Place and is open from morning until 6pm for visits.

    Historically, there have been church buildings here since the 12th-century. Starting as a Romanesque chapel, the Gothic church that you see today was mostly constructed in the late 14th-century. It has been damaged and restored several times over the centuries but maintains much of its exterior and interior Gothic features as well as a fine collection of artwork, relics, fine altarpieces, carved wooden pulpit and other works, stained-glass windows and other treasures that you can view within. There is an interesting milkmaid sculpture and Bruegel fountain (blind leading the blind) just outside the church as well. All worth a brief look-see when sightseeing in the area.
    Review of: St. Nicholas Church
    Written November 20, 2022
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  • theTimeTravellersBox
    Belgium294 contributions
    Marvelous church
    It doesn't happen often anymore that great churches are found on these grounds of times we live in: the St Catherine Church in Brussels makes all the difference though. Beautiful on the outside and wonderfully on the inside, it still is being used actively. A marvel to behold.
    Review of: St. Catherine's Church
    Written June 5, 2022
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  • Lapinou cookie
    210 contributions
    Elegance made house
    One of the most beautiful and emblematic buildings of Brussels. Owned by the Boghossian family nowadays Villa Empain is host to multiple cultural events, from lunch time political conference to art fair.
    A must membership to the club for any art and culture lover.
    In the heart of the chicissime diplomatic quarter of the Université Libre of Bruxelles. A découvrir!!!!
    Review of: Villa Empain
    Written February 13, 2020
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  • aida68
    Miami, FL405 contributions
    Stunning Building
    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.
    Review of: La Monnaie
    Written March 8, 2020
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China155,047 contributions
    Church where Pieter Bruegel the Elder is buried
    Eglise Note Dame De La Chapelle (The Church Of Our Lady Of The Chapelle) is situated upon Place de la Chapelle and is open from 10am to 6pm daily. The church dates back to the 12th-century and mainly features early Romanesque and Gothic features added during the 15th-century. There is also a Baroque style tower that was added after the French bombardment in the late 17th-century. Notably, this is where Flemish Old Master Pieter Bruegel the Elder is buried.

    In addition to an impressive exterior, there are a couple monuments outside the church worth having a look-see. These include the recent tribute statue and plaque to Bruegel as well as a replica obelisk fountain that resembles the 18th-century monument that once rested on the old church grounds before they were converted into a public square in the 1820s.

    There are interesting things to see within the church as well including fresco paintings, stained-glass windows, delicately carved wooden pulpit and confessionals, Baroque side altars and other items of religious worship. The main altar and apse are nicely ornamented while the nave offers statue lined columns. Overall, it is a nice church, worth 10-15 minutes to explore if you are interested in historic churches and enjoy seeing them during your travels.
    Review of: Notre Dame de la Chapelle
    Written November 21, 2022
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  • City Tours Belgium
    Bruges, Belgium478 contributions
    Art nouveau and sgraffito in Brussels
    This remarkable house is worth a visit. It can be reached by taking the metro to Merode. From there it is only a short stroll. Meanwhile it is possible to visit the exceptional buildings of the Cinquantenaire. The Cauchie house is just round the corner of the amazing Triumphal Arch. The only disadvantage is that is is only open the first weekend of each month. But if you happen to be in Brussels, you surely shouldn't miss it.
    Review of: Maison Cauchie
    Written January 5, 2020
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China155,047 contributions
    Lesser known attraction at Mont des Arts
    The Carillon du Mont des Arts is a lesser known attraction in Brussels but one well worth seeking out to view if you plan to spend time sightseeing in this area of the city. It is constructed here in the 1960's and is located on the inner facade of the Palace building facing the square.

    What you will see is a large gold-coloured star with 20 pointed arms as well as 12 niches which are fitted with painted figures. There is a jacquemart standing next to a bell, while others hand below the clock face. If you are are nearby at the hour, quarter hour or half hour, you can hear Flemish folk tunes being played by the bells.

    The Carillon is a neat little attraction to find, see and potentially hear while you are at Mont des Arts spending time in the park or sightseeing the various monuments scattered within.
    Review of: Carillon du Mont des Arts
    Written November 14, 2022
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