5 Things to Do and Taste in Brussels in One Day
To explore Brussels thoroughly, you should set aside a few days. However, even if you only spend a day in this wonderful city, you can still create beautiful memories with a good plan. Brussels is ideal for walking, making it suitable for organizing a day trip. The most important thing is to feel the city's atmosphere, try good food and local beer, and not be burdened by the fact that you must visit most of the tourist attractions on the list.
The best times of the year to visit this city are spring and autumn because the weather is nice and pleasant for walking and getting to know the city. There are no crowds and not too many tourists.
Here are some ideas of what you can do, see, or taste in Brussels in one day.
Visit Royal Palace
This impressive Palace from the 18th century is the residence of the Belgian royal family. It is in the city's heart and is open to the public. Visitors can see sumptuous rooms and galleries, including the throne room and the King's Garden.
The Palace also houses a royal library and a museum that houses some of Europe's most beautiful works of art. You may need more than one day to see everything the Palace offers, but we recommend looking at the most exciting parts and enjoying yourself in one of the surrounding cafes or restaurants after the tour.
Enjoy Street Art While Walking
Brussels is famous for its "comic book route," which is enjoyed even by those who are not fans of comics but love to see fantastic murals and street art. Walls with scenes from comic books can be found on many walls in the city center, with the most in the neighborhoods of Sablon, Marolles, and Saint-Gilles.
Take a Walk to the Atomium
The Atomium is one of the most popular tourist spots in Brussels. It is often called the unavoidable icon of Brussels. The Atomium was built for the World's Fair in the late 50s. Take some time and visit the museum inside the Atomium. If you climb to the upper sphere, you will have a fantastic view of Brussels. It is enough to set aside an hour or two for this adventure, so it will ideally fit into your one-day visit.
Try The Local Beer
There is no shortage of incredible bars in Brussels. Each serves different types of beer so everyone will find something to their taste. In this group of bars called Delirium, there are about 3000 different international and domestic types of beer, and each bar has its own style. Many bars also organize tastings of the most popular beers, where you can learn about the tradition of making this drink and enjoy a glass or two.
Eat Mussels in Brussels
Mussels are an essential part of Belgian cuisine. They are prepared in butter with plenty of garlic or leeks and served with wine or beer. Throughout history, mussels have been considered food for the poor, but that has changed over the years, and now they are an absolute hit.
In many restaurants, they are served with some fries, which are also typical of Belgian cuisine. It is best to look for them in one of the city's side streets where the locals gather.
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