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8 Days in Brussels: A Journey of Art, History, and Delights

Cassandra Martinez

18 Oct 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Brussels, Belgium. Explore world-class museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.

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Day 1

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$40

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$ 6

Karsmakers

Settle down in our cozy armchairs,enjoy our wide range of coffee-based hot drinks, smoothies and fresh fruit juices, indulge in our homemade cakes and cookies or treat yourself to our additive-free bagels.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

7 - 10 min

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Museum of Natural Sciences

Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Complex of museums with over 20,000 works tracing the history of painting, sculpture & drawing.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Het Zinneke

Part of a trio of "urinating" statues, this one depicts a dog lifting his leg on a post.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Fin de Siècle

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 2

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$32

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$ 3

Le Kiosque

Lieu de convivialité au cœur du Bois de la Cambre

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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Bois de la Cambre

Designed in 1861 to look like a natural landscape, this park features many trees & water features.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon

This 15th-century Catholic church is known for its baroque chapels & Gothic architecture.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Mont des Arts

Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Choco-Story Brussels

Small museum featuring chocolate-related exhibits & live demonstrations with a master chocolatier.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Nüetnigenough

The Brussels brasserie for greedy gluttons and fine beer lovers.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3

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$30

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$ 6

Food To Go

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Parlamentarium

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Grand Place

Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Manneken Pis

Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg

Vast, cupola-topped, art deco style place of Roman Catholic worship with 2 towers & 2 museums.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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La Fermette

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 4

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$33

Corica

Corica: The perfect place to enjoy a coffee of excellence in the heart of Brussels. We are an artisanal coffee bar roasting the beans on the spot. We give our customers the choice of either savoring the tastes of coffee or buying fresh beans from a wide selection.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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Jeanneke-Pis

Statue of a young girl, considered by some to be the sister monument to the well-known Manneken Pis.

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Musée Magritte Museum

Chronologically organized art museum with works by René Magritte & artifacts exploring his life.

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Musical Instruments Museum

Art nouveau museum with exhibits including traditional & mechanical instruments & a concert hall.

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Royal Palace of Brussels

Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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À l’Ombre de la Ville

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $149 In total

Activities & Food:$135

Transport:$14