• Manneken Pis - Located along Rue de l’Etuve, the Manneken Pis is Brussels’ most famous landmark, often surrounded by crowds of tourists. Although its origins date back to at least 1388, the story behind the statue of a little boy urinating, affectionately known as “the oldest citizen of Brussels,” remains largely unknown. The Manneken is enveloped in various legends. One suggests the fountain commemorates a brave child who prevented a fire, while another claims it honors the son of a count who relieved himself during a procession. The current statue, crafted in 1619 by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder, has been stolen several times but always recovered. During major celebrations and festivals in Brussels, the statue is famously dressed in costumes.
• St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) - This Gothic church, dedicated to St. Michael and St. Gudula, the patron saints of Brussels, was founded in 1225 and completed in the 15th century. Its impressive facade rises majestically above a broad flight of steps, crowned with twin 69-meter-high towers designed by Jan van Ruysbroeck. The beautifully proportioned interior (108 meters by 50 meters) is lavishly furnished and features outstanding stained glass windows by Bernard van Orley. Visit the transepts to see the finest examples depicting Charles V and Isabella of Portugal (south transept) and the Hungarian royal pair Louis II and Mary (north transept). The Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, to the left of the choir, showcases a window illustrating the Miracle of the Host.
• Place Royale - A popular spot for photos, the most significant building on this square is the Royal Palace (Palais Royal), the official residence of the Belgian royal family. The Belgian flag, flown from the roof, indicates the sovereign’s presence, and a ceremonial Changing of the Guard occurs daily at around 2:30 pm. Surrounding the palace are cultural buildings with Neoclassical facades. The Palais des Académies, home to the Royal Academy of Sciences and once the residence of the Crown Prince of Orange, and the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Paleis voor Schone Kunste) on the west side of the plaza, designed and built in the 1920s by Victor Horta, are two of the finest examples.
• Atomium - Alongside Manneken Pis, the Atomium is one of Brussels’ most iconic attractions. Although it’s a bit of a journey by tram, the unique 102-meter-high steel and aluminum structure, designed by architect André Waterkeyn for the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition, is the city’s most surreal sight. The building represents an iron molecule magnified 165 million times, and visitors can explore the interior, where four of the nine spheres now host a show about human life called Biogenium.
• Mont des Arts - Created between 1956 and 1958, the Mont des Arts occupies the elevated site between Place Royale and Place de l’Albertine. The architecturally impressive complex of large buildings includes the Bibliothèque Albert I and the strikingly modern Palais de la Dynastie and Palais de Congrès. From the square between them, there is a fine view of the lower central city. The Bibliothèque Albert I, founded during the Burgundian rule, houses over three million volumes, along with a valuable collection of manuscripts and several interesting museums.
• Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon - The 15th- to 16th-century church of Notre-Dame du Sablon (Onze Lieve Vrouw op de Zavel) is considered one of Belgium’s most beautiful Late Gothic churches. It was built to replace a small chapel first erected on the sandy expanse of the Sablon by the Crossbowmen’s Guild in 1304. The church’s interior is breathtaking, particularly due to its marvelous stained glass. Also noteworthy is the burial chapel of the Thurn und Taxis family, partly the work of Luc Fayd’herbe. The sacrarium houses a figure of the Virgin, a copy of a Madonna brought to the chapel in 1348 by a woman from Antwerp, Baet Soetens, to whom the Virgin had appeared.
• Parc du Cinquantenaire - Established in 1880 to commemorate Belgium’s 50th anniversary, the Parc du Cinquantenaire’s centerpiece is the monumental Palais du Cinquantenaire. Its two wings, linked in 1905 by a massive triumphal arch designed by French architect Charles Girault, house two of Brussels’ most fascinating museums. The Royal Art and History Museum boasts one of the world’s most extensive tapestry collections, while the Belgian Army Museum and Museum of Military History (Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en van de Militaire Geschiedenis) offers an overview of military technology development and major campaigns fought on Belgian soil.
• National Basilica of the Sacred Heart - Dominating the Koekelberg district, the massive Basilique Nationale du Sacré Coeur (Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig Hart) is the fifth largest church in the world. Conceived by Leopold II and begun in 1905 to mark Belgium’s 75th anniversary, the building was completed in 1970. It displays a mix of styles but impresses with its sheer size (141 meters by 107 meters). Inside, there is an excellent art collection and an ongoing exhibition on the basilica’s history. Above the altar hangs a picture of Christ giving his blessing, painted by Georges Minne.
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Setting out from the grandiose Grand Place, the birthplace of medieval Brussels, we embark on our journey in a luxury vehicle. Our polyglot guide will lead you through all the essential sights in the city center, along with the Atomium, the royal palace, and the EU district. To put it simply, you get an exhaustive tour of Brussels. Your guide is your host, providing you with an endless list of recommendations and answering all your questions. If high-quality service is what you seek, treat yourself to this memorable and personal introduction to Brussels.

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