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Grand-Place
Ollie #1 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 677 reviews

The Grand Place, which I have visited several times, was largely cordoned off by barriers on Friday 6 August.  The buildings are certainly very fine but you cannot go inside them... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Museum des Sciences Naturelles
Ollie #2 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History
Ollie #3 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: Admission: Free !!!Opening hours:Open from Tuesday until Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.Closed:On Mondays, January 1,...... more » Owner description: Admission: Free !!!Opening hours:Open from Tuesday until Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.Closed:On Mondays, January 1, May 1, November 1, December 25, and election daysLocationTram:N° 81 and 82Bus:N° 27,28,36,61,67,80MetroSchuman or Merode (Line 1)TrainSchuman or Merode Train StationCarSpacious parking is available on the Esplanade, by the entrance of the Museum. The Museum is easily accessible to the disabled. If special assistance is required, please notify us. Your visit will be more comfortable. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Musee Rene Magritte
Ollie #4 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 109 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
Parlamentarium
Ollie #5 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Experience the European Parliament as never before. At our Visitors' Centre in Brussels, children and adults alike get to discover in a refreshingly...... more » Owner description: Experience the European Parliament as never before. At our Visitors' Centre in Brussels, children and adults alike get to discover in a refreshingly new way more about the institution that represents them.Dynamic, interactive multimedia displays guide our visitors through the journey of European integration and the impact this has on our everyday lives. The Centre caters to all 23 official languages of the European Union and admission is free. The facilities have been designed to make them fully accessible to those with special needs. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
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Musical Instruments Museum (Musee des Instruments de Musique)
Ollie #6 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Owner description: As soon as it opened at the end of the 19th century, the luxurious Old England department store earned an excellent reputation for its highly...... more » Owner description: As soon as it opened at the end of the 19th century, the luxurious Old England department store earned an excellent reputation for its highly distinctive building. The entrance to the building is a jewel of the Art nouveau style while the rest is in perfect harmony with the neoclassical ensemble on the Place Royale, and just around the corner from the Grand Place and Central Station, no less! It's here in this architectural gem that the MIM took up residence in June 2000. The museum's reputation is mainly built on its extraordinary collections. With a wealth of some 7000 instruments, the MIM is currently an internationally renowned instrumental museum. Once inside, you'll embark on a true tour of the musical world. After your trip past the some 1500 pieces on exhibit, the instruments and their history will no longer hold any secrets: from viole da gamba from the Court of Brussels to the 20th century theremin, and even including the African kora! And be sure not to miss our area devoted to the instruments of Adolphe Sax. The MIM is nothing other than a place to experience music. An infrared headphone system allows each visitor to explore the thematic tours to the tune of the melodious sound of the instruments presented. Translation is no problem. Everyone knows that music is a universal language. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Place du Grand Sablon
Ollie #7 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Notre Dame du Sablon
Ollie #8 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
Ollie #9 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 92 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
Ollie #10 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews

 A fantastic museum, well worth finding. Victor Horta is one of the founders of Art Nouveau. The museum is actually the house that Horta designed and built for himself. It is... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Cantillon Brewery
Ollie #11 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Pierre Marcolini
Ollie #12 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Musees Royaux des Beaux Arts)
Ollie #13 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Royal Museum for Central Africa (Musee Royal de l'Afrique Central)
Ollie #14 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Distance  11.7 km from city centre
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Les Galeries Saint Hubert
Ollie #15 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Poechenellekelder
Ollie #16 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Breweries
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
Ollie #17 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Place St. Gery
Ollie #18 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Musee David et Alice van Buuren
Ollie #19 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews

It's located a bit out of the city centre but really worth it. The museum is an Art Deco styled house that once belonged to art lovers David and Alice Van Buuren, and the way they... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
Mont des Arts
Ollie #20 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Libraries
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