10 Fun Things to Do in Brussels on a Budget, Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is more than just politics and parliamentary buildings. It is indeed home to both NATO and the EU headquarters, but it is also a charming and colorful city with a playful and humorous vibe.

Here are 10 suggestions for things to do in Brussels if it鈥檚 your first time visiting the city. And the best part? Much of it is completely free!

The 鈥淢ain Square鈥� in Brussels is called Grand-Place in French and Grote Markt in Dutch. It is one of the city鈥檚 most visited attractions and is on UNESCO鈥檚 World Heritage List. The square is very central, so you will likely cross it several times during your trip.

The Grand-Place is surrounded by historic buildings in various styles. Among the most famous are the Town Hall, which was built in the 15th century, and the so-called 鈥淏read House鈥� (Broodhuis), which is now called Maison de Roi.

The Bread House was originally a wooden building where bakers sold their bread at the market. Later, it was replaced by the Duke鈥檚 House, and today it is a museum that provides insight into Brussels鈥� history from the Middle Ages to the present. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 10 Fun Things to Do in Brussels on a Budget
Guide Location: Belgium » Brussels
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Grand-Place
Cath茅drale des Saints Michel et Gudule
Notre Dame du Sablon
Manneken Pis
Jeanneke Pis is Manneke Pis鈥� 鈥渟ister鈥�
Het Zinneke
Le Palais de Justice
Place Jeu de Balle
Comic Strip Center
The Royale Saint-Hubert Galleries
The Atomium
Town Hall
Bread House
Park de Sablon
Musee de la Ville
Rue Haute

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