8- Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis is situated not far from the Grand Palace and visitors can find it by taking the right lane away from the town hall. While the statue itself is of a child in the nude, he has been the recipient of about 800 different costumes, a tradition that began when Maximilian gave him a soldier’s uniform in 1698. Since then Manneken Pis has been many things, including Santa and Elvis. This odd statue has risen to fame and is a popular tourist attraction in the city.
7- Parc Du Cinquantenaire
Parc du Cinquantenaire is a large public park in the easternmost part of the European Quarter in Brussels. It was built during the reign of Leopold II to commemorate fifty years of Belgian independence. At the south-eastern point of the park is a giant arch that has spectacular architecture. Visitors can climb to the top of the arch to see nice views of Brussels and beyond. The park is one of the most beautiful parks in Brussels and worthy of a visit.
6- Art and History Museum
More than a museum, the Art and History Museum feels more like homage to all things ancient and unusual. It was built by King Leopold II as a celebration of Belgium’s 50 years of independence and features 600,000 artefacts and art objects from all over the globe, plus a number of fascinating temporary exhibitions. View everything from prehistoric hand axes to Egyptian mummies. Learn about the progression of different civilisations over time, delve into a collection of pre-Columbian art and ponder over an enormous statue from Easter Island.
