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Unmissable visits and monuments in Brussels
Atomium bd du Centenaire • 1020 T (0)2 475 47 75 http://www.atomium.be/Inaugurated on the occasion of the 1958 World Exhibition and fully renovated in 2005, the Atomium is built on the model of a metal crystalline molecule enlarged 165 billion times. The most spectacular views of Brussels and Brabant from the uppermost ball. A must !. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Price : 9,00 € ; groupes 7,00 €; guided tour on written request
Brussels on stage  Galerie de la Reine, 17 • 1000 T (0)2 512 57 45 J9 http://www.bruxelles-enscene.be/The Galeries Saint-Hubert (arcades) has a surprise in store for you in its basements. When you enter the Galerie de la Reine, don’t miss the entrance to Brussels on Stage, a wonderful exhibition show. You’ll discover the romantic Vaudeville theatre auditorium (1884) as you cross the stage to reach the huge, historic basements of the Galeries Saint-Hubert ! During a free tour lasting +/- 1.1/2 hours, from Saint-Michel to a tram that’s come from a comic strip, via an authentic and lively market garden, there’s a succession of scenes featuring Art, History, Gastronomy, Europe and Victor Horta . At the end of the tour, there ‘s free and exclusive literature for you to round off each main theme that you’ve come across. Don’t miss it if you want to experience a real taste of Brussels. . Open everyday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed 1/1, 21/7, 25/12 Prix 6,00 €; groups: 5,00 € (15 pers.min.)
European Parliament
Entrance visitors: rue Wiertz 43 • 1047 T (0)2 284 34 57 / (0)2 284 35 82 e-mail: vissem@europarl.europa.euhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/with audio guides: Monday to Thursday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Friday at 10 a.m. Closed WE, Public holidays, Christmas and Easter
Mini-Europe
 Bruparck • 1020
Infoline (0)2 478 05 50
T (0)2 474 13 13
http://www.minieurope.com/
Located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is
the only park where you can have a whistlestop tour
of Europe in a few short hours. A truly unique journey! Enjoy a stroll taking in the typical atmosphere of the most beautiful towns of the old Continent. The incomparable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. The gondolas and mandolins invite you to discover the charms of Venice. Follow the TGV high-speed train from Paris to the other end of France. You can make the models work yourself: the eruption of Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, a bull-fight in Seville and many others. All in all, 350 models and sites with an unequalled level of craftsmanship. Visit also the European area, packed with interactive multimedia games and the exhibition “Spirit of Europe”
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price 12,00 €; children (-12 years): 9,00 €; Groups (min. 20 pers.): 10,20 €; children: 6,60 €; seniors: 9,20 €
Brussels Town Hall
 Grand-Place • 1000
T (0)2 279 43 65 / (0)2 548 04 45
t (0)2 513 83 20
Brussels Town Hall is one of Belgium’s finest civic buildings. Not only because of the numerous sculptures adorning its walls, but also because of its perfect proportions and the incomparable beauty of its tower, the spire of which is topped by the archangel Saint-Michael. Brussels laid the foundation stone of the magnificent Gothic edifice in the spring of 1402. In 1695, when the city was bombarded by Marshal de Villeroy, the Town Hall was destroyed by fire. Its reception rooms and aldermen’s offices contain fine Brussels tapestries from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, sumptuous Gothic wooden panelling,the insignia of ancient guilds and paintings from the collections at the Town Hall Museum.
French:: Tuesday : 2.30 p.m.; Wednesday : 2.30 p.m.; (1/4 to 30/09) Sunday: 11.30 a.m.
Dutch : Tuesday : 1.45 p.m. ; Wednesday : 1.45 p.m.(1/1 to 30/3) Sunday 10 a.m.
English : Tuesday : 3.15p.m., Wednesday : 3.15p.m., (1/4 to 30/9) Sunday : 10.45 a.m., 12.15 p.m.
Groups: guided tours on written request T (0)2 548 04 45 (Brussels International - Tourism & Congress) or T (0)2 279 43 55 (Educational Department - Museum of the City of Brussels)
Price 3,00 €
Parcours découverte du Stade Roi Baudouin
avenue du Marathon 155/2 - 1020 T (0)2 474 39 44 e-mail : info@prosportevent.behttp://www.staderoibaudouin.be/Discover life at the King Baudouin Stadium via a series of documents, photos, scenes and objects that trace back the history of the stadium and the exploits accomplished there. The discovery tour will allow you to take a behind the scenes look at the Stadium and to see for yourself the mythical places that are usually out of bounds for the general public: the locker rooms of the Red Devils football team, the press room, the security tower, etc. Open Wednesday to Saturday:10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Price 6,00 €; groups (15 pers. min.): 5,00 €
Manneken-Pis
 rue de l’Etuve • 1000 He has been given numerous costumes and decorations and his wardrobe now comprises some 760 items, recently restyled in an appealing scenography (see Museum of the City of Brussels). The first costume was given to him by the Elector of Bavaria in 1698. Manneken-Pis has, alas, been the victim of several acts of vandalism. It was in 1745 that he was kidnapped for the first time by the English. Two years later, it was the turn of the French to steal him. Hearing of this, Louis XV gave him, by way of reparation for this outrage, a rich costume in gold brocade and decorated him with the cross of Saint-Louis. In 1817, the statuette was stolen again, this time by a reprieved French convict, and was found broken in pieces. The fragments were used to make the statuette which you can see today on the old fountain.
The Law Courts
 place Poelaert • 1000 T (0)2 508 64 10 Built on the site of the city's former gallows, the Galgenberg, it was one of the largest buildings built in Europe in the 19th century. Its architect, J. Poelaert designed it in a very eclectic style. Open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed WE, Public Holidays, July Price free, Guided tours on written request
Royal Palace
 place des Palais • 1000
T (0)2 551 20 20
www.monarchie.be
Rens.: Bruxelles International-Tourisme:
T (0)2 513 89 40
The Royal Palace was built on the site of the former
Palace of the Dukes of Brabant which was destroyed by
fire in 1731. Started in 1820 under the reign of King William, it was modified in 1904 under Léopold II, who had it rebuilt in Louis XVI style. The side wings date from the 18th century and at the end of each wing there is a pavilion. On the left that of the Civil List and
on the right the Hotel Bellevue which is currently the BELvue Museum.
Open July - September: 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Closed Monday
Price free
The Royal Greenhouses (Laeken)
 av. du Parc Royal (Domaine Royal) • 1020
T (0)2 551 20 20
www.monarchie.be
A result of the prestigious reign of Léopold II and the work of the architect Balat, magnificently presented in a luminous environment of glass ringed with steel, the flora collections are a veritable feast for the senses.
Open April to May . Exact times of visits may be obtained from Tourism Information Brussels-TIB / T (0)2 513 89 40 or e-mail: tourism@brusselsinternational.be and also from the Greenhouses’ answering phone T (0)2 551 34 00
A major archaeological site in Brussels. The remains of the chapel of Charles Quint and the rue Isabelle used to be all that was visible. Beneath the place Royale itself, the remains of a large ceremonial hall have been uncovered. This free-standing, very high hall is older than the chapel that was added in the 16th century. The Aula Magna (great hall) of the Dukes of Burgundy and later, of Charles Quint and an additional branch of the rue Isabelle at a lower level have been unearthed. This archaeological complex extends beyond this ancient road as far as the incline of the Coudenberg. The Lalaing-Hoogstraeten mansion and its remarkable gallery in late gothic has now been linked to the site of the Charles Quint chapel and the rue Isabelle..
Open Tuesday to Sunday; October to May: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; June to September: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Closed Monday, 1/1, Easter Sunday, 1/5, 25/12
Price 4,00 €; 5,00 € combined ticket with the BELvue Museum
A veritable juxtaposition of Brabant Gothic styles takes us back to the 13th century and the atmosphere of the great builders. Its two towers give it a very French appearance. Building of the cathedral started in 1226, whilst the facade dates from the 15th century. The prodigious stained-glass windows were inspired by the drawings of Bernard Van Orley and offered by Charles Quint and his family. Jean II, the Duke of Brabant, the archdukes Albert and Isabelle and Charles de Lorraine are buried in the chancel.
Porte de Hal
 Boulevard du Midi • 1000
T (0)2 534 15 18 / (0)2 533 34 58
http://www.kmkg-mrah.be/
Renovated from top to bottom in 2007-2008, this museum devoted to the history and traditions of the city of Brussels puts on a number of temporary exhibitions. Sweeping view over Brussels.
 tuesday to friday: 9.30am -17pm, WE 10am - 17pm / monday 1/1, 1/5, 1/11, 11/11, 25/12
Price 5,00€ / 4,00€ / 1,5€ / free; guided tour on request/ Audioguide incl.in the entrance price (2€ if
free entrance, children incl.)
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