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3-Day Adventure in Brussels: Exploring History, Chocolate, and Culture

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10 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Brussels, Belgium, where you'll discover stunning basilicas, indulge in delicious Belgian chocolate, visit fascinating museums, and explore beautiful parks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Brussels

Day 1
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$0

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$ 11

National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg
Vast, cupola-topped, art deco style place of Roman Catholic worship with 2 towers & 2 museums.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Belgian Chocolate Village Museum
History & methods of chocolate-making, plus demonstrations & samples at this specialist museum.
10:00 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Classical-style greenhouses, designed by Alphonse Balat in 1873, with pavilions, cupolas & arcades.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 17

Église Notre-Dame de Laeken
Ornate spires rise from this neo-Gothic church & crypt housing the Belgian royal family's tombs.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Mont des Arts
Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Museum of Natural Sciences
Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$ 6

Grand Place
Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
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.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Parc de Bruxelles
Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters.
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
8 - 11 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
10 - 12 min

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Parc du Cinquantenaire
Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $33 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$33