CLASSICAL WALK

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The major attractions at the heart of the capital can be discovered at leisure in the course of one single, charming walk. In fact, its most fascinating old monuments are concentrated within a perimeter that is on a human scale, which means that it is possible to wander from one world into another in only a quarter of an hour. In the course of this walk, you'll often be tempted to push open the door of an old bar to compare the original flavours of the gueuze, the kriek or the faro, brewed exclusively in the region.

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On your way... (Also see the list with tourist information linked to this walk).

Buildings and Squares:
Place Agora.
Galerie Bortier.

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Some nice stops...

Restaurants:
Chez Léon: Specialty: mussels.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles
Vincent.
't Kelderke.
Brasserie La Roue d'Or.
L'Ogenblik.

Shopping:
Brussels specialties: Around the Grand-Place: Planète Chocolat, Dandoy, Galler, Neuhaus...
Clothing and accessories: Rue Nueve, Rue des Fripiers, Rue A. Dansaert, Saint-Hubert galleries.

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BELGIAN CENTRE FOR COMIC STRIP ART - CBBD (BRUXELLES) © Karina Nestler This is the Kingdom of the Smurfs, Tintin, Lucky Luke, Spirou, Gaston Lagaffe, Spike and Suzy and plenty of other paper heroes! One of the major Brussels tourist attractions and a superb example of Art Nouveau architecture, the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art brings together everything related to the comic strip, from its prestigious beginnings to its most recent developments, over an area of more than 4,000 square metres: permanent and temporary exhibitions, library, documentation centre, bookshop, bar… Espace Hergé, around a giant representation of the façade of the castle of Moulinsart with enlargements, scale-models and numerous interactive items to get to know Hergé's work better. Address: Rue des Sables 20 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 219 19 80 know more...

BRUXELLA 1238 (BRUXELLES) © Musées de la Ville de Bruxelles Located on the site of the Recollets Franciscan convent, founded in 1238 but dissolved during the religious wars of the 16th century. Severely damaged during the bombardment of 1695, the convent disappeared at the end of the 18th century. The excavations that uncovered these vestiges began in 1988 and have culminated in the opening of this archaeological site with numerous tombs, including the tomb of Jean I, Duke of Brabant, who died in 1294. Address: Rue de la Bourse 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 279 43 50 know more...

BRUXELLES EN SCENE (BRUSSELS ON STAGE) (BRUXELLES) © BES Just like Alice in Wonderland, the visitor is plunged into an imaginary world where everything has been designed to evoke emotions, to stimulate one's desire to see, hear and know. BRUSSELS ON STAGE is an exhibit-performance that invites the visitor to discover and rediscover a capital city many times over. Under the Galerie de la Reine in a surprising subterranean passage, the visitor will develop a taste for Brussels' myths before experiencing them in the real city. Address: Galerie de la Reine 17 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 512 57 45 know more...

CATHEDRAL OF SAINTS MICHAEL & GUDULE (BRUXELLES) © Andreas Lechtape, Münster, Germany. Built on the top of a hill, the cathedral reflects the three stages of the gothic style in its construction. It is a remarkable building because of the remnants of the old Roman collegiate church, its 16th century stained-glass windows, the statues of the apostles in the nave, the baroque style "chair of truth", its treasure and its large organ. Address: Parvis Sainte-Gudule 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 217 83 45 know more...

CRYPT OF THE MONUMENT ON THE PLACE DES MARTYRS (BRUXELLES) Square in classical style, designed in 1775. Not to be missed: monument dedicated to the heroes who died in the 1830 revolution. Designed by Guillaume Geefs. Crypt. Address: Place des Martyrs 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 735 96 05 know more...

GRAND-PLACE (BRUXELLES) © OPT - Ricado De La Riva The Grand-Place is an exceptional example of the eclectic mix of architectural styles and artistic characteristics of the culture of society in this region. Because of the quality of its architecture and remarkable value, the Grand-Place illustrates the remarkable evolution and the success of a mercantile city in the north of Europe at its apogee of prosperity. The Grand-Place of Brussels is a homogeneous whole of private and public buildings, dating principally from the end of the 17th century. The architecture summarizes and illustrates vividly the social and cultural quality of this important political and commercial centre. Address: Grand-Place 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 279 43 65 know more...

LACE AND COSTUME MUSEUM (BRUXELLES) © M. Detiffe - Arch. A2RC - Arch. int. : A. Derasse - Sixtine Inside a charming 17th century house, a museum that must be discovered. Superb textile collections. Lace, costume, embroidery, accessories from the 17th to the 20th century. Rotating exhibitions showing various aspects of the collections. New exposition theme open once a year. Address: Rue de la Violette 12 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 213 44 50 know more...

MANNEKEN-PIS (BRUXELLES) © Karina Nestler Also known as the "Ketje de Bruxelles", the "little boy of Brussels" is one of the city's most cherished figures. Tourists and Belgians come to visit and laugh at this statue, which is often dressed in one of its costumes (the impressive wardrobe is on display at the "Maison du Roi/King's House" on the Grand'Place). Numerous legends have sprung up around this symbolic Brussels figure. The most commonly heard is the one that, by answering his famous call of nature, he reputedly extinguished the burning fuse of a bomb destined for the Grand'Place. In reality, this charming little fountain was put in place during the reign of Archiduke Albert and Archiduchess Isabelle to supply drinking water to the neighbourhood. Address: Rue de l'Etuve 1000 BRUXELLES know more...

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF BRUSSELS - HOUSE OF THE KING (BRUXELLES) © Musées de la Ville de Bruxelles 19th century reconstruction of the building that was constructed during the reign of Charles V at the beginning of the 16th century. Listed monument in flamboyant gothic style. Visual and decorative arts from Brussels: paintings, altarpieces, tapestry, sculptures, porcelain, earthenware, silverware, tin. Urban development: plans, scale models, evocation of communication problems, green areas, the port of Brussels, the principal monuments, the great urban creations. History of the people of Brussels: local political institutions, the role of Brussels as capital city, economical, social, religious, cultural and folkloristic history (e.g. wardrobe of Manneken-Pis). Address: Grand Place 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 279 43 50 know more...

ROYAL MONNAIE THEATRE (BRUXELLES) © La Monnaie A visit to the Monnaie offers you a unique occasion to discover the rich opera world, to deepen your knowledge on the history and architecture of this theatre, and to uncover the secrets of an opera production. Address: Place de la Monnaie 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 229 12 00 know more...

ROYAL SAINT-HUBERT GALLERIES (BRUXELLES) © OPT / J.P. Remy The "Galeries Royales St Hubert" (Royal St Hubert Galleries) in Brussels equal two hundred meters of listed monument. They were constructed by the architect Cluysenaer in 1847 and house a unique mix of cultural style and commercial spirit under a beautiful glass roof. They are without any doubt the most beautiful covered galleries of Europe. Ever since 1850, they have become the favourite promenade location and place to be for all sorts of artists and intellectuals. The galleries are divided into 3 parts, the "Galeries de la Reine" (the Queen's Gallery), the "Galerie du Roi" (the King's Gallery) and the "Galerie des Princes" (the Princes' Gallery). Address: Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes 1000 BRUXELLES know more...

STOCK EXCHANGE (BRUXELLES) © OPT / Ricardo de la Riva The Stock Exchange was built by Léon Suys between 1868 and 1873. The architect gave it a neo-classical look and added numerous decorative elements, making it once of the most ornate of 19th century Brussels buildings. The pediment is decorated with a bas-relief depicting "Belgium, defender of industry and commerce". Address: Rue Henri Maus 2 1000 BRUXELLES know more...