9 Helpful Tips and Local Advice for Visiting Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Chances are, if you鈥檙e travelling to聽Belgium聽then you probably have聽Brussels聽in your sights. This complex city is not just the nation鈥檚 capital, but also a melting pot of all things Belgium. Finding things to see and do in this city shouldn鈥檛 be a challenge, given its long time popularity as a cultured European tourist destination. Even still, it鈥檚 worth seeking out tips and advice to maximise your enjoyment when visiting Brussels.

My time in聽Brussels聽earlier in the year was divided between my own independent sightseeing around its major attractions and then being shown a more local side to the city from friends who live there. It was fascinating to see how often these two approaches overlapped, but also where they differed. Hence, here is a mixed bag of tourist and local tips for visiting the Belgian capital.

It may be one of the most popular tourist spots, but making your first stop the聽Grand Place聽or聽Grote Markt聽is a perfect way to start your visit. This main square in the heart of the Old Town is a feast for the eyes, even if you鈥檙e sharing it with plenty of other tourists. On each side of the square you鈥檒l see elaborate buildings, from the Town Hall to the neighbouring gothic guild halls. It鈥檚 definitely one of the city鈥檚 greatest spots. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 9 Helpful Tips and Local Advice for Visiting Brussels
Guide Location: Belgium » Brussels
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Grand Place
Friterie Tabora
Delirium Cafe
Jeanneke Pis
Brussels Comic Strip Centre
Triumphal Arch of the Cinquantenaire
Palais de Justice
Place de la Bourse

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