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Places to visit in Belgium

When you travel to Belgium, you will love to visit popular tourist spots and enjoy the local culture. Amongst other Things to do in Belgium, you can surely explore some of the best things to do in Belgium to make your trip a fulfilling one. On a trip to Belgium things to do can include exploring Belgium attractions and visiting the places of interest. If Belgium is in your mind now, you might want to explore Thomas Cook for a Belgium Visa Application. 

The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is a monument of historic importance. Also colloquially referred to as the Grote Markt, the place is Brussels’ central square and one of the most happening places in the city. With a blend of both tourists and locals alike, you will find the place surrounded by gigantic monuments from the Renaissance and the medieval periods, guildhalls, edifices, Town Hall and the Museum of Brussels all in one central place. Thanks to its vast stretch covering an area of 68X110 meters and the range of monuments it houses, the place makes it to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

 

Location

Brussels

Known for 

Guildhalls and edifices from the 15th century, its buzzing cafes and for being a majestic grand central square

How to Reach

It is one of the most centrally located attractions in Brussels and you can reach the place easily by trains. If you are taking the train, you can alight at the Gare De Bruxelles Central (the central station) and walk to your north to reach the avenue. You can even take a taxi from your place of accommodation and get down at the central station. The place is best explored on foot. Having a Brussels Card will be of help in traveling for free in public transports too.

Approximate Approximate Cost

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Opening Hours

Early morning to late at night

Any precautions/Must Carry Items

There are no requirements or factors you should consider before visiting the place. The camera is mandatory and when you are here, look out for pubs and coffee shops that offer the best of beers and local cuisine. There are also several events from rock concerts to flower markets happening on a daily or frequent basis. Visit the place more than once to come across new stores and shops and come back once during the night to see the place completely illuminated. 

Type

Historic Site

 

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Atomium

It was the year 1958 when this gigantic monument was created as part of the Brussels’ World Fair. What was created for a convention stood post the event and gradually went on to become a world famous tourist attraction. It’s unusual structure and architecture has more to what meets the eye. Designed by Andre Waterkeyn, the structure resembles a solitary unity of an iron crystal when magnified over 165 billion times. The monument is made up of 9 spheres, all connected by tubes. The entire structure looks like a cube when you tilt your head a little and you can also notice another sphere at the structure’s center. Atomium is one of the most famous tourist attractions and finds a mentioning in all the Belgium tourist guides. Apart from its structure, the place is also known to host several events.

 

Location

Square de l'Atomium, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

Known for

Its unique architecture, design and conceptualization

How to Reach

Located in Heysel, you can reach the place by a metro or a tram. If you are taking a metro, reach the last stop of the line 6 and walk for a few minutes. You can see the gigantic structure welcoming you. If you are taking the tram, it is the last stop on the line 7. Having a Brussels card helps.

Approximate Cost

The entry ticket costs approximately 900 INR for adults, 700 INR for seniors, 600 INR for teens and 450 INR for children. The structure is open for a free entry for people with disabilities.

Operating Hours

10:00 Am to 6:00 PM

Any Precautions

Not all the spheres of Atomium are accessible for tourists. The place tends to be less crowded in the afternoons and early evenings.

Type

Landmark

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