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A Day in Brussels: Exploring the Heart of Belgium

zsolt makkai

zsolt makkai

8 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling one-day adventure in Brussels, where we'll discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse ourselves in the city's rich history and culture.

Trip to Brussels

Day 1
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$19

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$ 14

Evere

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Evere
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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My Little Cup
Serving carefully crafted drinks and pastries.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
5 - 8 min

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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Belgium's national church, host to royal weddings & funerals, built in the Brabant Gothic style.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
This ornate shopping center under an arched glass roof offers high-end shops, eateries & theaters.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Manneken Pis
Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Parc de Laeken - Royal Parc
Spacious park with magnolia trees & a vast monument to Leopold I, designed in the late 19th century.
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
Train World
Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.
4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
Evere
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $33 In total

Activities & Food:$19
Transport:$14