we have only one day to spend in Brussels (8 am - 5 pm). which place to visit...a must see place ?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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