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We have only one day to spend in Brussels (8 am - 5 pm). which place to visit...a must see place ? |
Travel Info To see Brussels or Brugge or any other place ? we have time from 8 am to 5 pm in April 2007. Please suggest one must see place in & @ Brussels. Travel Tips Well, Brussels is a compact city, easily toured in a day, so it is not hard to see many of the famous sites in 8 hours. First: Bring a camera and take pictures. If the weather cooperates, you will get some colorful shots, and I have always found that they are the best souveniers of all ! You will probably not want to miss the very heart of Brussels, The Grand' Place, the central market square, one of the most famous in Europe, with a daily flower market and lots of local color. The town hall is nearby, the Hotel de Ville. Across is the Maison du Roi , which is a City museum. Within the city are several gothic cathedrals worth a visit, and many specialized museums. Two blocks from the Grand Place is the Manneken Pis (the famous statue and fountain of the pissing kid.) Occasionally, they dress him up in costumes depending on the season! If it is still there, a regional tourist office is at rue Marche-aux-Herbes 61. They can give you directions for the best places to stop in the city, and details on how to get there on the metro. If you are politically inclined, you can visit the headquarters of the European Parliament and the headquarters of the EU. If you are interested in history, then a brief trip of a couple of hours will let you visit the battlefield of Waterloo, and the museum there which houses the artifacts of the battle between Napoleon and Wellington.It is only about 12 miles from the city, and can be reached by both a bus or a train directly to Waterloo Station. There are plenty of places to shop. Brussels is noted for its chocolate, its ceramics and silver, lace and lots of high-end luxury shops. And don't forget the food. Lots of fine restaurants, so take a long lunch or early dinner and enjoy a meal while you are there. They range from expensive to reasonable. Ask around for something in your price range, and you will probably be directed to a good one for a memorable meal. Their beer isn't bad, either. Oh, yes. you mentioned possibly visiting Bruges (Brugge). Well, it is possible, but it is 60 miles NW of Brussels by train.doable,but you could not possibly see more than a fraction of the town in that time. The boat trip on the city canals is great and allows you to see "The Venice of the North". I guess you have to make your choices whether or not you have the time. You certainly would not get to see most of the museums and medieval buildings in that time. Good luck. I envy you the visit. Others Brussels has many nice things to offer. U'll find loads of things around the Grand place; U can go see the little streets around Grand Place, See Maneken Piss, see the souvenir shops, buy Brugge Lace, eat Mussels and Gaufre.. have fun Brussels Brussels is a place that you will enjoy visiting. It is a fun city to walk and a great place for quality cuisine, interesting museums, trendy galleries and fine shopping. Regardless of the weather forecast, take an umbrella. The beer is very good, the food can be excellent, and the desserts spectacular - verging on sinful, especially at upscale restaurants and sweet shops. The shopping is out of this world. You will see a wonderful selection of high quality, stylish clothes - waiting for you to take them home. The museum are of good quality. Most are locally oriented, but with some pleasant surprises. Travel writers generally hope not to reveal too much of their own interests, but we muss confess a love of chocolate and Brussels is a paradise for chocolate lovers. We cover the best "chocolatiers" in town in the article that follows. And if you think we are wrong, well, you will just have to sample each shop to make sure - isn't that a wonderful way to end a disagreement? The tourist center of Brussels is the Grand Place (Grote Markt), one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe. A couple of blocks to the south of the Grand Place is the famous statue Manneken-Pis (6), a small, black marble statue of a young boy, who can best be described as "... taking a leak". To the east of the Grand Place are the Galleries Saint-Hubert, a marvelous, historic, indoor shopping arcade that spans two blocks filled with upscale, attractive shops. Following the Rue de Madeline towards the Royal Palace, you will encounter the Place de Albertine /Place de Musee/ Mont des Arts areas. Heading up the steps to the Museum Plein you will soon find yourself at the Mus猫e des Instruments de Musique, the Mus猫e Royaux des Beaux Arts-de Beligique, the Palais des Beaux-Arts, and, then, the Royal Palace and Royal Square. http://www.thereareplaces.com/guidebook/... My best advise after travelling is that to ask a tourist taxi. or otherwise the local Hotel receptionist. . Where ever you are these people are the best people to get information. |
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