What to see in Brussels: the 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 17 votes from people: Grand-Place · Atomium · Manneken Pis. (Updated Apr 5, 2026.)
The Grand-Place, the Atomium, Art Nouveau and comics: the essentials of the Belgian capital according to guides and travellers.
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Top 10
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1
Grand-Place
UNESCO-listed square with the Gothic Town Hall and the guild houses.
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Atomium
Structure built for the 1958 World's Fair, with a panoramic view.
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Manneken Pis
The little 17th-century statue, with a wardrobe of more than 1,000 costumes.
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4
Magritte Museum
The largest collection of René Magritte's work.
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5
Mont des Arts
Terraced garden with one of the best views of the city.
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6
Royal Palace of Brussels
The king's official palace, open to the public in summer.
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Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert
Covered arcades from 1847, with chocolatiers and bookshops.
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8
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Bruegel, Rubens and Flemish art on the Mont des Arts.
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Fries, waffles and chocolate
Belgian specialities at Maison Dandoy or the local friteries.
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Horta Museum
Victor Horta's house and studio, a UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau masterpiece.
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Comic Strip Route
More than 50 comic-strip murals, including Tintin.
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Parc du Cinquantenaire
Park with a triumphal arch and museums.
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Comments (6)
Manneken-Pis est minuscule, tout le monde est déçu 😂
Le parcours BD dans les rues, génial pour les fans de Tintin.
La Grand-Place la nuit, c'est la plus belle place du monde.
La Maison Horta, l'Art nouveau à son sommet.
Le musée Magritte, petit mais génial.
Des frites chez Maison Antoine place Jourdan, les meilleures.