10 Free Activities For Visitors To Explore Brussels

Before going to Belgium, check the weather first as this country is famous for its extreme weather. Try to come here on sunny days.
10 free activities for visitors to Brussels
Also, like other European cities, the best way to visit in Brussels is still on foot so opt for comfortable and suitable shoes.
Visit the Grand Place (Grote Markt)
This is the central square of Brussels, at the same time the most beautiful square in Europe. It was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1998 and voted the most beautiful square in Europe in 2010

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The most prominent architecture here is the Town Hall, nearly 100 meters high, was built in the Middle Ages with the architecture of a Gothic cathedral. Opposite is the Brussels City Museum.
Every two years in August, the square is covered with a large carpet of flowers for several days Near this plaza you will find the statue of Everard ‘t Serclaes.




Local people think that rubbing or touching the statue, especially the arm, will bring luck and help turn your wish into reality.
See the Manneken Pis statue
Manneken Pis is a 61cm tall bronze sculpture depicting a naked boy peeing into a fountain. Located near the Grand Place, it is one of Belgium's most famous landmarks.
There are many legends surrounding the origin of the statue. If you ask locals, chances are you will get different answers.
Some say that in 1142 a young general peeed into the crowd of soldiers trying to occupy Brussels. This shows the Belgian's attitude towards his oppressors
Meanwhile, another explanation is that in the 14th century when the city was attacked, a boy named Julianske saw the enemy set off an explosive.



So the boy quickly peed on it to put out the fire.
Although there are no exact answers, these interesting legends help explain why the Manneken Pis boy statue attracts so many visitors.
The Manneken Pis statue has been stolen many times. The original restoration has been kept at Breadhouse on Grand Place. Each week, people will change clothes for the boy a few times and change ... urine.



In addition to water, it could be wine or beer.
Although the Manneken Pis in Brussels is most famous, there are a number of similar statues located in several towns in Belgium such as Geraardsbergen, Koksijde, Hasselt, Ghent, Bruges ... There is even a statue of Manneken Pis in Tokushima, Japan due to the Awarded by the Embassy of Belgium.
You can check out the female version statue named Jeanneke Pis located on Impasse de la Fidélité Road. Built in 1987, the statue is now surrounded by an iron fence to avoid vandalism.
In addition, there is also a dog version statue named Zinneke Pis built in 1998 at Rue des Chartreux and Rue du Vieux-Marché.




Visit the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
This is a must-go place! The architecture in this integrated shopping mall, especially the glass ceiling, will make you fall in love at first sight.
Built in 1847, it surpasses all other famous 19th century shopping malls such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and The Passage in St Petersburg.
One tip for you is not to spend money on food here. It will cost you a lot. Save money to buy elsewhere with better quality and cheaper prices.
Visiting comic path
Did you know that the hometown of the popular manga The Adventures of Tintin, Poker, Spirou and Fantasion, Lucky Lucke and the Daltons Brothers… is Brussels?
There are many murals illustrating famous comic books. You do not need to visit all that just refer to the list of stories available in this street and find the streets with your favorite series.
Comic culture is also something you should learn if you want to know about Brussels.




Visit the museum for free
There are many museums in Brussels that don't charge an entrance fee. If you are interested in combat and military history, feel free to explore the Royal Castle Museum and Military History. If you want to learn about the European Parliament, go to the Parlamentarium museum.
Other well-known museums like the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), the Royal Belgian Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science are also open to the public free of charge but only on the first Wednesday of each month.
Rest in gardens and parks
In it, some particularly interesting places include Mont des Arts - a park that allows you to see the whole city, especially Grand Palace Square and City Hall; Parc de Bruxelles - the largest urban park in the city center, 1.3 hectares wide with surrounding buildings such as the Royal Palace and the Belgian Parliament Building; Place du Petit Sablon - a small but charming garden with 48 bronze statues depicting medieval trades; Parc du Cinquantenaire - park about 30 hectares wide and contains up to three museums inside by the king.

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