Visiting Brussels as a couple: discoveries and extraordinary spots
Are you looking for relaxation and cultural visits for your couple's break in Brussels? We've selected a few adresses that you should not miss.
Brussels Heritage
Discover the most beautiful examples of Brussels' heritage.
Medieval & Royal Brussels
Brussels Palace of Justice © Karina Nestler Built between 1866 and 1883 by architect J. Poelaert, this powerful symbol of justice was the largest building built in the West in the 19th century.... | Brussels Royal Palace © OPT / JP Remy Until 1731, this was the site of the former Duke's Palace. After it burnt down, architect Louis Montoyer built two family residences... |
Cathedral of Saints Michael & Gudule in Brussels © WBT - Alessandra Petrosino Built on the top of a hill, the cathedral reflects the three stages of the gothic style in its construction... | Church of Notre-Dame de la Chapelle in Brussels © WBT - Alex Kouprianoff Remarkable by its Romanesque and Romanesque-Gothic architecture, the Church of Notre-Dame de la Chapelle is accordingly one of the most interesting churches in Belgium.... |
Cinquantenaire Park © WBT - Thomas Blairon Cinquantenaire Park, Brussels' green lung, is a slice of peace and quiet amidst the frenzy of the capital of Europe.... | Halle Gate - Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels © WBT - J.P. Remy The Halle Gate is a magical building, more than 600 years old, and the most remarkable legacy of Brussels' medieval past.... |
Notre-Dame du Sablon Church © WBT - Denis Erroyaux Notre-Dame du Sablon church is a gem of Brussels' Gothic religious heritage situated between the place du Grand Sablon and place du Petit Sablon.... | Remains of the first fortification in Brussels © WBT - J.P.Remy Often little-known to visitors, three 13th-century remains bear witness to medieval Brussels.... |
Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries © WBT - Thomas Blairon Two hundred metres of listed glass galleries in the centre of Brussels: the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries. Boutiques, restaurants and a cinema are all at your disposal.... | The Grand-Place in Brussels © WBT - G. Batistini The Grand Place, listed under the UNESCO world heritage, is considered one of the most beautiful squares on earth.... |
Contemporary Brussels
Berlaymont, the European Commission headquarters © WBT - G. Batistini The Berlaymont, headquarters of the European Commission, stands proudly on Schuman roundabout, at the heart of Brussel's European quarter.... | CENTRALE for Contemporary Art © OPT - Pascale Beroujon The Centre for Contemporary Art of the City of Brussels is turning over a new leaf!... |
MIMA Millenium Iconoclast Museum of Arts - Brussels 2016 © (CC BY-NC-SA) Lieven SOETE The New MIMA Millenium Iconoclast Museum of Arts museum invites to discover the history of culture 2.0.... | Parlamentarium, the European Parliament Visitors' Centre © Parlement européen Come and discover the Parlamentarium, the European Parliament's Visitors Centre. An original and free discovery in the heart of the European quarter.... |
The Atomium - Monument and Symbol Built for Expo 58 © www.atomium.be - SABAM - www.laurentphotoaerial.be The Atomium is the symbol of Brussels and Belgium, a unique monument and an emblematic witness to the Universal Exhibition of 1958.... | The European Parliament in Brussels © Karina Nestler The European Parliament is the only supranational institution whose members are democratically elected by direct universal suffrage. ... |
WIELS - CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART logo © WIELS, Centre d'Art Contemporain Wiels, the remarkable corner building of the old brewery Wielemans-Ceuppens that was built by the modernist architect Adrien Blomme, houses the centre for contemporary art.... |
Extraordinary Brussels
A surprise on every street corner.
Agent n°15 and Vaartkapoen © WBT - J.P. Remy - sculpture de Tom Frantzen The humorous sculpture, Agent n°15 or Vaartkapoen, has been on show in Brussels, in Place Sainctelette, since 1999. The sculptor? Tom Frantzen.... | Breughel paintings as statues in Brussels © WBT - J.P. Remy As you walk through Brussels, you can discover a collection of fountains making references to works painted by Pierre Breughel the Elder.... |
Jeanneke & Zinneke, the Manneken Pis's neighbours © WBT - J.P. Remy - sculpture de Tom Frantzen Jeanneke Pis is the Manneken Pis's female friend. Zinneke Pis is their canine companion. Discover them in Brussels.... | La Bellone theatre © David Marlé - Bellone cote web La Bellone theatre is a centre dedicated to performing arts, located between the Marché aux Poissons and Sainte-Catherine in Brussels.... |
Madame Chapeau, a tribute to Brussels' sense of humour © WBT - J.P. Remy - sculpture de Tom Frantzen If you come to Brussels, take a walk along the Rue du Midi and stop near this old lady.... | Manneken Pis © WBT - Th. Blairon The Manneken Pis is the symbol of Brussels folklore and an unmissable tourist attraction in the capital.... |
Pasionaria, a work by Emilio Lopez Menchero © WBT - J.P.Remy - oeuvre de Emilio Lopez-Menchero Pasionaria is a work by Emilio Lopez Menchero in a busy passing place between vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the centre of Brussels.... | The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg © OPT - GlobalView - Simon Schmitt Situated in Koekelberg, the National Basilica of the Sacred-Heart allows you to discover an exceptional panoramic view of Brussels, 2 museums and various exhibitions.... |
Artistic and cultural Brussels
Galleries, art centres. The delight of sharing an artistic visit in Brussels.
Artemptation, contemporary art space © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be Artemptation is a 150m² art gallery on avenue Louise, a stone's throw from La Cambre Abbey.... | Atelier en Ville showroom © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be Atelier en ville is a concept store located on rue Haute, in the decorators and second-hand shops neighbourhood of Brussels.... |
CENTRALE for Contemporary Art© OPT - Pascale Beroujon The Centre for Contemporary Art of the City of Brussels is turning over a new leaf!... | Chantier(s) Art House in Brussels © Chantier(s) Art House - Luc Viatour Chantier(s) Art House is a new concept store in Brussels. A timeless venue situated in the heart of the Bailli-Châtelain neighbourhood.... |
Les Sagas, artisan boutique © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be Les Sagas is an authentic artisan boutique between the Mont des Arts and the Grand Place in Brussels.... | Maison Particulière, private art centre in Brussels © Alexandre van Battel Maison Particulière, a private art centre in Brussels, is the result of personal initiative by a couple of collectors, Myriam and Amaury de Solages.... |
Peinture Fraîche, art book shop © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be Peinture Fraîche is an art bookshop located on the Parvis de la Trinité, in the vibrant Châtelain district of Brussels.... | Plaizier Art Shop © WBT - Thomas Blairon A stone's throw from the Grand Place in Brussels, Plaizier is a little haven for art lovers.... |
Smets Premium Store Brussels © Tine Claerhout Situated on the chausée de Louvain, Smets Premium Store Brussels is a unique concept based on shopping and culture in Brussels.... | Taschen Store, Brussels © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be The famous German publishing house has its own shop, designed by Philippe Stark, only a stone's throw from the Grand Sablon.... |
Via Antica - Space for antiques & collectors' pieces © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be Via Antica is an art and antiques gallery situated close to the Sablon, on rue Blaes, known for its second-hand shops and decoration shops.... | YellowKorner Art Gallery © WBT - ThomasBlairon.be YellowKorner Art Gallery was opened by two photography lovers in 2006, in the Sablon neighbourhood of Brussels.... |
