Grand-Place Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Atomium
This unique structure, made up of nine stainless steel spheres, has been called Europe's most bizarre building, and is the number one attraction in Brussels.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Palace of Brussels
Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.
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Other neighbourhoods around Grand-Place
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like Brussels Stock Exchange and Matonge are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
- Brussels City Hall
- Atomium
- Tomorrowland
- Brussels Christmas Market
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Mini-Europe
- NATO Headquarters
- Walibi Belgium
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- Planckendael Zoo
- Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
- Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc