Brussels, Belgium - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-06-23

Brussels is the vibrant capital of Belgium and a hub of the European Union, blending magnificent architecture, rich history, and exquisite culinary culture. Come discover the famous Grand Place, taste fine Belgian chocolate, and immerse yourself in its cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Top things to do in Brussels

Things to do in Brussels include Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Brussels

Here is what 3 days in Brussels look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Belgian Comic Strip Center · Northern Quarter
  2. Atomium · Laeken
  3. Royal Crypt
  4. Church of Our Lady of Laeken · Laeken
  5. Grand Place · City Centre
  6. Mont des Arts · Royal Quarter
  7. Mini-Europe · Laeken

Day 2

  1. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Koekelberg Basilica) · Koekelberg
  2. Church of St. John the Baptist at the Béguinage
  3. Choco-Story Brussels · City Centre
  4. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral · City Centre
  5. Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique · Royal Quarter
  6. Manneken Pis · City Centre

Day 3

  1. Royal Palace of Brussels · Royal Quarter
  2. Wiertz Museum
  3. Autoworld · European Quarter
  4. House of European History
  5. Place du Luxembourg - Luxemburgplein
  6. Cinquantenaire Park · European Quarter

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Brussels?

Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, Mont des Arts, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert and 9 more. Grand Place: Brussels' magnificent central market square, surrounded by opulent guildhalls and the Gothic Town Hall.

What can you do in 3 days in Brussels?

Day 1: Belgian Comic Strip Center, Atomium, Royal Crypt, Church of Our Lady of Laeken. Day 2: Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Koekelberg Basilica), Church of St. John the Baptist at the Béguinage, Choco-Story Brussels, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral. Day 3: Royal Palace of Brussels, Wiertz Museum, Autoworld, House of European History.

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