# What to see in Brussels: the 10 must-sees

The Grand-Place, the Atomium, Art Nouveau and comics: the essentials of the Belgian capital according to guides and travellers.

- 17 votes · 12 items
- Apr 5, 2026 · Cédric
- https://even.best/en/l/667/what-to-see-in-brussels-the-10-must-sees

## Top 10

1. **Grand-Place** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — UNESCO-listed square with the Gothic Town Hall and the guild houses.
2. **Atomium** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Structure built for the 1958 World's Fair, with a panoramic view. <https://www.atomium.be/>
3. **Manneken Pis** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — The little 17th-century statue, with a wardrobe of more than 1,000 costumes.
4. **Magritte Museum** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The largest collection of René Magritte's work.
5. **Mont des Arts** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Terraced garden with one of the best views of the city.
6. **Royal Palace of Brussels** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The king's official palace, open to the public in summer.
7. **Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Covered arcades from 1847, with chocolatiers and bookshops.
8. **Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Bruegel, Rubens and Flemish art on the Mont des Arts.
9. **Fries, waffles and chocolate** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Belgian specialities at Maison Dandoy or the local friteries.
10. **Horta Museum** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Victor Horta's house and studio, a UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau masterpiece.
11. **Comic Strip Route** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — More than 50 comic-strip murals, including Tintin.
12. **Parc du Cinquantenaire** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Park with a triumphal arch and museums.

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