The city of Brussels is a special place to go sightseeing, the beauty of its monuments, the number of luxury buildings and structures have led it to be considered the Capital of Europe. In addition the city is lovely in itself, walking through its streets, the mall houses offer you a beautiful ride.
The Atomium: This monument was built in 1958 is considered a symbol of the city. It was built for the atomic industry proud. Made of iron takes the form of a giant atom., And who is 102 meters high. This consists of 9 atoms, achieving the highest climb up through the elevator or escalator, it gives you a unique view of the entire city of Brussels. On the other atoms can see exhibitions and to stop and eat at the restaurant.
Grand Place: You’ve probably heard that this is the most beautiful square in the world, and I assure you that when you know you also felt the same. If you go to Brussels to visit the largest square is a must. The buildings housed there are very beautiful, created the Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance. Although in 1695 was destroyed, but the council only, but then was rebuilt with replicas of the original buildings.
This place is a great spot for tourists, is where do festivals, concerts and plays.
The City: The Gothic-style building is the first thing you see when you visit the Grand Place. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. Its walls are decorated with beautiful sculptures. The tourist offices in the city are here.
Castles and Royal Greenhouses of Laeken: The castle is one of Belgium’s most important buildings, as is the residence of the Royal Family. It was built between 1782 and 1784 by Charles de Wailly. Some time later suffered a fire that destroyed almost completely. Alphonse Balat took care to rebuild it. The Real gases is one of the most visited sites, it is amazing to walk among the various flowers, tropical and subtropical plants. Remember that they only allow visitors in the month of Abril.Allí also find the Monument of Leopold I
Torre Negra: In the first walls surrounding the city alone is what is left today is called the black rook. The best time to go visit this monument is after dark, the tower is covered by a blue light and do something wonderful.
Manneken Pis: This is the most visited monument in the city. The figure of the boy stripping handsome men pissing attracts many tourists who want to know. It is a very small statue, measuring only 50 centimeters. This made of bronze.
Their legends are one of the things that makes people want to visit this monument. One of them says that the Duke Godfrey II of Brabant of only two years in one of the wars was placed in a basket hanging from a tree, urinated all opponents who passed by.
But another very different legend says that in the fourteenth century the city was to be destroyed by an explosive charge, a child who was watching the situation pee on the wick of the bomb, turning it off and saving the city. This statue is dressed for important occasions or festivals, fluid also dismisses the statue is changed by concoctions typical of a festival or date.
Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate: One of the world’s strangest museums, brings more than 40 thousand tourists per year. Here we can see and taste over 200 varieties of chocolates and candies. In addition to a tour we can learn a little history. You can also visit the facilities and meet its development.
