Brussels Culture and Sights

Leopold II constructed the current facade and the large rooms, but in total the palace was built by William I of the Netherlands between 1816-1829. Royal splendour unfolds inside the residence and, in p...

A masterpiece of Belgian engineering. The Atomium is an iron crystal magnified to 165 billion times its size. After undergoing thorough renovation work, it has been open again since spring 2006.

The brilliant private residence of the art-nouveau designer. In 1898 Victor Horta, the famous art-nouveau architect, built his own residence and studio. Every element down to the door handles is styled...

There are 170 scale models, including the Eiffel Tower, St. Peter's and the Atomium in this miniature world on the Wörthersee. They are made from the same materials as the originals.

An exquisite setting for a vanity fair. The Grand Sablon is the Mecca of antique dealers. In the week end it offers the setting for their market. Moreover, the place is also a catwalk for anyone who ha...

This magnificent domed building exhibits Brussel's grandeur. The Palace of Justice, built in 1866, in an impressive way embodies the power of Justice. Beneath the enormous dome of the "Hall of the Lost...

Knirps is a favourite with tourists. The masterly Baroque bronze, a piddling carefree little lad expresses the notorious delight which the people of Brussels take in mockery.

Art and culture from ancient Egypt to art deco. Its 140 rooms make the Museum of Art and History one of the largest and most bountiful in the world. The archaeological finds and works of art from four ...

Masterpieces from Bruegel, Rubens, Ensor and Magritte. A day barely gives visitors enough time to see everything that the 200-year-old Royal Belgian Museums of Art have to offer. Exhibits on display in...