Places to visit in Belgium

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

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

One of the pioneers in brewing beers in Belgium, the De Konick have been famous for their tap selections for decades. Their famous Bolleke beers have been a fan favorite among the masses and tourists in Belgium. Thanks to their successful patronage by people in the country, the brewery decided to open its doors for visitors to come and have a personal experience of what goes on inside the brewery to catch a glimpse of their favorite beverage getting fermented right in front of their eyes. An offbeat attraction in Belgium, the place is home to several specialty eateries handpicked by the management to offer the best of food and beer to its visitors. A must-visit attraction in Belgium.

Known for

Offering an inside-look of the brewery, food selections and being an experience tour

How to Reach

You can easily reach the brewery by both buses and trains from Antwerp’s Central and Berchem train stations. From the Central station, taking the tram 2 or 6 will take you to Harmonie from where the brewery is a few meters away. From the Berchem station, walking from the exit 10 for a few minutes will directly take you to the brewery. Having an Antwerp Card can help you travel for free in public transports.

Approximate Cost

Approximately 900 INR for adults and 750 INR for seniors

Operating Hours

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on all days

Any Precautions

Being a brewery, the minimum age required to enter for the tour is 18.

Type

Landmark

Why you should visit this event

Tomorrowland is not a festival or an event but an emotion for most fans out there. Flocked by millions of tourists from around the world, this festival is a celebration of electronic dance music or popularly known as the EDM. Hundreds of artists from around the world participate in this event and play their tracks which is listened and danced by millions in front of them. It was first conducted in the year 2005 after which it became a cult of sorts for fans globally. It is now one of the largest music festivals in the world. 

Who should attend this event?

If you love music, happening crowd and an electrifying environment, you should attend Tomorrowland. Just Google the festival and check out the videos and you will know the scale of grandeur we are talking about.