What to see, do and where to eat in Brussels
Jun 29th, 2007, 11:57 AM
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city symbol is a statue of a pissing boy - Mannekin Pis - must sight
Grand' Place is considered to be one of the very finest town squares in Europe
Palace area and gardens with prestigious museums
classic Amsterdam-like Redlight district with picture windows, etc. right opposite Gare du Nord (south side) - if leaving/arriving in Brussels by rail you get a bird's eye view of it)
If you will be in Brussels some days many would advise a day trip to Bruges, little over hour by frequent train - one of Europe's finest old-worldesque cities - laced with canals and old Flemish edifices.
Grand' Place is considered to be one of the very finest town squares in Europe
Palace area and gardens with prestigious museums
classic Amsterdam-like Redlight district with picture windows, etc. right opposite Gare du Nord (south side) - if leaving/arriving in Brussels by rail you get a bird's eye view of it)
If you will be in Brussels some days many would advise a day trip to Bruges, little over hour by frequent train - one of Europe's finest old-worldesque cities - laced with canals and old Flemish edifices.
Jun 29th, 2007, 10:51 PM
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Go to the Sablon for your chocolate, or just to look in shop windows. Wittamer and Pierre Marcolini are there. Have a beer on the terrace (if it's not raining) at Cafe Leffe or have lunch/dinner at Lola (book ahead). Or stop in at the Pain Quotidien for salad or sandwich - glassed-in terrace at rear. Do a little window shopping in the area too. Nice antique and art shops.
Take a walking tour of Art Nouveau neighborhoods. Go to the Horta House Museum, located near Place Chatelain. Lots of good restaurants here, especially for lunch.
Indeed, Brussels has many fabulous restaurants but not on Rue des Bouchers. I'd recommend:
La Cuisine, En Face de Parachute, De La Vigne a l'Assiette. All are easy enough to reach via the tram and get you out of main tourist zone. For something more upscale, try the Chalet de la Foret. Lovely setting. Great food. You'd need a taxi to get there. See www.resto.be for addresses.
Take a walking tour of Art Nouveau neighborhoods. Go to the Horta House Museum, located near Place Chatelain. Lots of good restaurants here, especially for lunch.
Indeed, Brussels has many fabulous restaurants but not on Rue des Bouchers. I'd recommend:
La Cuisine, En Face de Parachute, De La Vigne a l'Assiette. All are easy enough to reach via the tram and get you out of main tourist zone. For something more upscale, try the Chalet de la Foret. Lovely setting. Great food. You'd need a taxi to get there. See www.resto.be for addresses.
