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10 Days in Brussels: A Journey Through Art, History, and Gastronomy

Mahmoud Mohamed Elhady Sharaf

Mahmoud Mohamed Elhady Sharaf

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Brussels, Belgium, exploring captivating museums, picturesque parks, iconic landmarks, and savoring delicious cuisine. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene, discover the city's rich history, and indulge in mouthwatering delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe.

Trip to Brussels

Day 1Discovering Brussels' Cultural Gems
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$60

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$ 9

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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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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$22
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
11 - 14 min

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Parc de Bruxelles
Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Comics Art Museum
Comic-book museum with original artwork & reading room, set in Victor Horta's art nouveau warehouse.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Le Meyboom
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 2Artistic Delights and Culinary Pleasures
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$59

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$ 9

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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La Cevicheria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Constantin Meunier Museum
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museum of Ixelles
Museum housing major collections of belle epoque posters & 19th-20th century European art.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Wiertz Museum
Museum in the original home & studio of artist Antoine Wiertz, known for painting on giant canvases.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Musée Oldmasters Museum
Works by noted European artists from the 15th to 18th centuries, such as Bruegel the Elder & Rubens.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Au Vieux Saint Martin
Au Vieux Saint Martin depuis 1968 Spécialités belges Ouvert 7j/7 à partir de 10h. Cuisine ouverte non-stop de 12h à 24h tous les jours sauf les dimanches et jours fériés à 23h. Terrasse chauffée ouverte toute l’année – Parking aisé.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 3Exploring Royal Splendor and Historic Landmarks
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$68

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$ 9

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Jat' café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Royal Palace of Brussels
Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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House of European History
Gallery of permanent & temporary exhibits exploring the development of Europe, plus a cafe & shop.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Parc du Cinquantenaire
Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Cauchie House
Architect Paul Cauchie's art nouveau mansion, built in 1905, with an ornate facade & guided tours.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Le Buone Maniere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Immersing in History and Nature
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$54

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$ 11

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Exki
EXKi is a high-quality fast food restaurant offering natural, fresh products at all times of the day, in a pleasant, relaxing, environment. Our motto is natural, fresh & ready.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
8 - 11 min

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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
Military museum including equipment through the ages, including 20th-century tanks & medieval armor.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Sonian Forest
Two-hundred-year-old beech & oak tree groves cover over 5,000 hectares alongside vast recreation.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Les Fils à Papa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
Day 5Art, History, and Delightful Tastings
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$61

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$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Les Artisans du Goût
Depuis 2013, nous vous proposons un large éventail de produits de qualité:petits-déjeuners dès 7h du matin, soupes du jour, sandwiches de pains artisanaux, charcuteries fines, plats de tous les jours, pâtes fraîches, douceurs et pâtisseries.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
4 - 6 min

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Musée Magritte Museum
Chronologically organized art museum with works by René Magritte & artifacts exploring his life.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Old England
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Musical Instruments Museum
Art nouveau museum with exhibits including traditional & mechanical instruments & a concert hall.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Musée BELvue
History museum, with films, photos & music, plus a democracy center over Charles V's ruined palace.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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À l’Ombre de la Ville
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 6Iconic Sights and Architectural Wonders
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$59

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$ 11

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Au Délice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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Museum David and Alice van Buuren
Art deco house with paintings by Dutch Masters like Brueghel & a labyrinth in the manicured grounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Porte de Hal
Museum of Brussels' history in a 14th-century fortified city gate, with views from the battlements.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Manneken Pis
Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Mont des Arts
Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 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.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Palais du Coudenberg
Museum & archaeological site on medieval palace foundations with excavations on display.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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L'Ecailler du Palais Royal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 7Hidden Gems and Enchanting Gardens
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$53

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$ 14

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Les trouvailles de Louise
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
5 - 8 min

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Maison Autrique
Architecture museum in an 1893 art nouveau townhouse with period furnishings & guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Classical-style greenhouses, designed by Alphonse Balat in 1873, with pavilions, cupolas & arcades.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Mini-Europe
Miniature park with Europe's landmarks created on a scale of 1:25, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Palais de Justice
Built in an eclectic neoclassical style, this huge court building is the highest court in the land.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Les Larmes du Tigre
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 8Design, Trains, and Surrealism
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$63

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$ 11

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Matiate Docks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Train World
Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Design Museum Brussels
Large, modern museum housing a permanent collection of plastic objects along with rotating exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Musée René Magritte Museum
Comprehensive collection of paintings, photos & film works by Rene Magritte in his former home.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Patagaf
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35
Day 9Basilicas, Landmarks, and Belgian Delights
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$74

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$ 11

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Pâtisserie Sirre - Basilique
Le choix de produits de qualité, les recettes d'autrefois et le savoir faire d'aujourd'hui pour vous proposer des gâteaux savoureux. Les fruits s'adaptent au gré des saisons.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
7 - 10 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Atomium
Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$14
20 - 24 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.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Grand Place
Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 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.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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L'Ecailler du Palais Royal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 10Unveiling Hidden Treasures and Unique Experiences
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$62

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$ 9

Hotel Catalonia Brussels

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Hinterland
Hinterland est un specialty coffee bar indépendant servant toute la journée des petits déjeuners, brunchs et lunchs sains et faits maison. Notre concept écologique met l'accent sur les alternatives véganes et les emballages durables. Attention - Nous ne prenons pas de réservations.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Horta Museum
Art nouveau stained glass, mosaics & furnishings in the house & studio of architect Victor Horta.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Belgium Jewish Museum
Museum offering temporary exhibitions on traditional Jewish culture, art & history.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Royal Library of Belgium
National & scientific library with vast book & music collections, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Sewer Museum
City museum explaining the function & history of the sewer system plus guided tours.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Winehouse Osteria
Winehouse Osteria est un bar à vin et restaurant italien situé au centre-ville de Bruxelles - c'est un endroit où vous pouvez boire plus de 70 vins italien de toutes les régions d'Italie associé avec des plats simples mais délicieux préparés à partir d'ingrédients typiques de l'Italie.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34

Budget breakdown: $708 In total

Activities & Food:$613
Transport:$95