Manneken Pis

People visit Brussels from all over the world just to catch a glimpse of this little boy urinating. The legend of the Manneken Pis (Little peeing man translated from Dutch) varies widely depending on who and where you ask. One of the popular stories is of a little boy relieving himself on a witch’s doorstep, where caught in the act, the witch punished him by turning him into stone and forcing him into that position for eternity.

Unlike the Belgians, travelers are crazy about Manneken Pis. Of course, some are very gratified by the peculiar monument, while others think it’s totally underwhelming. The majority admits they were surprised by the small size of the boy, especially considering the extensive publicity the statue gets.

Grand Place (Grote Markt)

Just in the heart of Brussels Old Town, you can find the main plaza of the city. You can’t miss the Grand-Place, it characterizes the heart of Brussels’ Lower Town district. Much of the elegant personality of the square is due to the unique architecture of the magnificent.

Gildehuizen

(guild houses) with their delicate gables, balustrades, and pilasters, rich gold decorations, and beautifully carved stonework. The Grand-Place is perhaps the best place to begin your tour of historic Brussels or simply a great place to grab a cup of coffee and watch the world go by.

Atomium

Known as a symbol of Brussels, as well as Belgium, this stainless steel molecule-shaped structure was originally built for the 1958 World’s Fair, but thanks to its great popularity, ended up sticking around for much longer and now holds multiple exhibition spaces dedicated to various aspects of Belgian culture, from arts to science. It’s a great place to bring kids as well; they can have fun in the Kids’ Sphere and spend the night at this particular attraction. But if there’s one big reason to head to the north of the Atomium, it’s the impressive panoramic views of the city.

Royal Museum of the Army and Military History

For those interested in military history and even for those not so much, this museum makes for an interesting experience and a great afternoon. The Royal Museum of the Army and Military holds the history of the world’s’ violent past that traces back even to the Middle Ages. That includes displaying uniforms, weaponry, documents, and technology from different points in time. You definitely should spend a fair amount of time in the airplane hangar, which houses 80 various aircraft. In the museum you can also find educational activities for all ages, making it an exciting place for both children and adults to explore.

Mini-Europe

Europe is a very large place in reality, and unless you have years to devote, there’s no hope of visiting everything. Therefore, for those with time-sensitive routes, there’s Mini-Europe. It’s as cute as it sounds! The theme park is located north of central Brussels and features scale models of the biggest and best landmarks of Europe. In just a day, you are able to see more than 300 of the best European sights.