What to do during your free time in Brussels ?
Here are some suggestions:
Grand Place With its ornate baroque and gothic guild houses, is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Built as a merchants market in the 13th century, it serves as the center of the city and is a great place to experience Belgian hospitality at one of the many terrace cafes dotting the charming square.
Town Hall is a striking gothic building at Grand Place, which dates back to the 13th century. Its beautiful facade features the famous needle-like crooked spire which is 315 feet in height and is topped by the archangel St. Michael.
Mannekin Pis This famous statue of a little boy peeing in a fountain is a perfect representative of the irreverent Belgian humor. The unique Brussels icon has been amusing visitors on the corner of Rue de L’Etuve & Stroofstraat since 1619.
Moules & Frites Mussels or moules are the national dish of Belgium. Traditionally they are served in a large steaming pot of savory broth with a side of Belgian frites and homemade mayonnaise. Freedom fries, chips, or frites – whichever name you prefer to use – they’re Belgian! Made with Belgian Bintje potatoes, cooked twice and served in a paper cone with a side of mayonnaise, these Belgian treats embody potato perfection.