Tourist Spots in Brussels
Tourist Spots in Brussels
The Brussels
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and the largest city of the country. It is the administrative center of the European Union. Brussels was developed from a fortress town which was founded by the grandson of Charlemagne.
The official city of Brussels has a population of 140,000 inhabitants. It hosts some of the key European Institutions such as the Commission, Parliament and the council. Apart from these many pan-European organizations have their headquarters in Brussels.
Tourist Spots in Brussels
Brussels has been a major tourism center in Belgium. Some of the famous tourist spots in Brussels are the Museum of Fine Arts, Royal Palace, The Grand Place, Auto World Car Museum, the City Museum, The Atomium and much more.
Museum of Fine Arts
Belgium has many Royal Museums of Fine Arts and among them the Museum of Fine Arts also known as The Mus?e d’Art Ancien has some of the best collections. This museum especially has excellent collections of the Old Masters with the works of Rubens, Bouts and Memling. There are also small collections of Hieronymus Bosch and Brueghel. You can also go through the passage way to the Museum of Modern Arts where you will find a splendid collection of the Belgian Surrealists. This museum is a must visit place.
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Brussels is located in the heart of the city. It was actually a fortress in the 12th century. The building is available for rents in a six period week in the summer every year. The present day building is a modified form of the original and was built during the French and Dutch rule. The Palace is now used for receptions, royal audiences and some ceremonies.
Grand Place
The Grand Place has a unique city hall and a splendid ornate and guilt houses which is the first attractions for every tourist here. In 13th century, it was a market and has many cafes. It is also used as a venue for concerts.
Auto World Car Museum
The Auto World Car Museum is a real treat for the car mad. This museum displays over 400 cars. Here, they have also the models that are used during the pre-World War. The museum has the entire auto history from the year 1886 to 1970 of the 21st century.
Atomium
Atomium is one of the most visited places in Brussels. The Atomium’s construction has become a symbol of Belgium. It was actually built for the 1958 World Fair. The structure is 102-metre tall made of steel and aluminium and was intended to symbolize the atom concept. The structure is increased by 165 billion times and from the above it offers a spectacular view of the city of Brussels and its surroundings.