Brussels is a city that attracts tourists with its incredibly beautiful architecture and numerous and original monuments, including not only the symbol of the capital of Belgium, Manneken Pis, but also an unusual Manneken Pis, as well as Manneken Pis. Looking at these sculptures, it becomes clear that the people of Brussels cannot be denied a sense of humor.
Brussels can be divided into two parts - the Upper City and the Lower City. Almost all sights, including palace and park complexes, are located in the Upper City, and banks, hotels, numerous shopping centers are located in the Lower City.
You can start sightseeing from the Great Square. It is on it that the town hall, built in the 15th century, is located. A distinctive feature of the town hall is the tower, which is 90 meters high. The Tower houses a statue of the patron saint of Brussels, Saint Michael. The town hall is striking in its beauty, and inside you can admire old tapestries and, if you wish, listen to chamber music. Not far from the town hall is the King's House, made in the Gothic style and decorated with many unusual statues. The King's House was once a warehouse of bakers, and now it is a museum, which, among other things, contains numerous ceremonial costumes of the Manneken Pis, which he is dressed in during the visits of various international delegations. Many people can envy Manneken Pis's wardrobe - the number of suits is approaching a thousand.
The lower town is also famous for its shopping arcade, built back in 1847. The Saint Hubert Gallery has concentrated under its roof a variety of boutiques with luxury goods, as well as cozy cafes, bookstores and even a cinema.
After walking around the Lower City, you can go for new experiences in the Upper City, the main attraction of which is the Royal Palace. It is the residence of the king, as well as the seat of the parliament and the Royal Academy. Around the palace is the Brussels Park, modeled on French gardens and striking in its splendor.
Among the modern buildings, the Atomium can be distinguished - a structure representing an iron molecule and built for the World Exhibition, held in 1958. You can admire the Atomium not only from the outside - using the elevator you can go up to a special platform and enjoy the views. Near the Atomium there is an open-air museum "Mini Europe". As you might guess from the name, the museum displays miniature copies of most of the European architectural monuments.
Brussels is also rich in religious sights. Church of St. Catherine, built in Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles. Basilica of the Sacred Heart is one of the five largest churches in the world. In the basilica, you can climb to the observation deck and admire the opening view of Brussels. Brussels Cathedral, construction of which began in 1226. In the cathedral, by tradition, members of the royal family are united by marriage. The cathedral was built in the Gothic style and is decorated with stained glass windows from the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries.
By the way, do not forget that Brussels is famous for its chocolate, you can make sure of this by visiting one of the many shops, the choice of which is simply amazing.
