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Brussels Tourist Attractions and Brussels Sightseeing (Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, BE)

Guided double-decker bus tours are always popular in leading cities around the world and Brussels is by no means an exception to this. This sightseeing tour lasts around three hours and passes many of the best tourists attractions along the way, such as the Atomium structure and the cathedral, making 15 stops and operated by the Brussels City Tours group.

Travellers are permitted to depart to explore the area, later reboarding another one of these regular buses. Headphones provide multi-language commentary and tickets remain valid for a total of 24 hours. The Brussels City Tour buses also take in other leading tourist attractions such as the Palace of Laken, Louise Square, Royal Square and the Triumphal Arch close to Jubelpark. Below are some of the most popular sights worth seeing.

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Bruparck - 20 Boulevard du Centenaire, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE Tel: +32 02 474 8383


One of the leading family attractions in the city, Bruparck Brussels is a vast theme park with endless attractions and exciting structures to explore. An expanded version of Merry Belgium (Vrolijk België), part of the city's World Exhibition of 1958, Bruparck contains a huge playground area, the Oceadium (Océade) water fun park, the enormous Kinepolis cinema and many appealing eateries, which often boast outdoor terraces and excellent views. Also part of Bruparck is the Atomium and Mini Europe, both of which are explained in further detail below.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily - from 10:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: free, charge for individual attractions

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Miniature Europe / Mini Europe (Mini Europa) - 1 Avenue du Football, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 474 1313


Mini Europe is a true wonderland for all of the family, allowing you to enjoy many of Europe's most famous buildings and attractions, all of which stand alongside each other, within the city's Heysel area and are part of the Bruparck complex. Bring your camera and expect to find endless favourites, such as London's Palace of Westminster, the Paris Eiffel Tower, and the Brussels City Hall itself. Many of these highly detailed model buildings cost literally thousands of euros, take months to create, and are constructed in more than 55 workshops. The evening fireworks displays at Mini Europe is always extremely popular.


Brussels tourist attraction open: daily, January to August - 09:30 to 20:00; September - 09:30 to 18:00; October to December - 10:00 to 18:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Atomium - Atomium Square, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 475 4777
This rather futuristic attraction is located along the Boulevard du Centenaire and is a leftover from the World Exhibition, staged some 50 years ago. The Atomium is a scale model of an actual iron molecule and features a fast lift to the top, through the very centre of the ball, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views across Bruparck from its observation platform and restaurant, some 100 metres / 328 feet above the ground.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Centre Sportif de la Woluwe (Sports Centre) - 87 Avenue Emmanuel Mounier, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, BE-1200, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 762 8522
A modern sports centre with more than 80 different playing fields providing endless facilities, the Centre Sportif de la Woluwe is perfect for those who enjoy all aspects of sport. Basketball, tennis and badminton courts are also available, along with a well-equipped gymnasium and regular fitness classes.
Brussels tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 23:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 22:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Brouwerij Belle Vue - 43 Quai de Hainaut, Brussels, BE-1080, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 410 1935
Guided tours of the famous Brouwerij Belle Vue brewery are always enjoyable, although the opportunity to sample some true Belgian beers at their very best is the reason that so many people choose to visit this attraction. Lasting approximately one and a half hours, the guided tours take visitors on a journey through the production process, starting with a short film before leading onto the fermentation and barrel making areas, before finally reaching its very own traditional tavern.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily, seasonal variations
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Planetarium - Boechoutlaan 10, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 474 7050
Astronomers everywhere will enjoy a visit to the Brussels Planetarium and its many stargazing wonders. With sky shows explaining the star constellations and solar system, projected directly onto the ceiling of the Planetarium itself, other attractions include various exhibitions and hands-on displays, allowing you to gain more of an appreciation for the sky at night.
Brussels tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:30, Sunday - 13:30 to 16:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts available

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Yeti Ski and Snowboard - 110 Olympische Dreef, Anderlecht, BE-1070, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 520 7757
Located in the Anderlecht area of Greater Brussels, on the Drève Olympique, the Yeti Ski and Snowboard offer to perfect place to hone your skiing skill before you actually venture into the mountains and the real seasonal ski resorts. This popular ski school lies on the city's westerly outskirts and features an artificial piste and ski run, along with two ski lifts and equipment rental.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily, seasonal variations
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge


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Brussels Tourist Attractions and Brussels Sightseeing (Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, BE)

Guided double-decker bus tours are always popular in leading cities around the world and Brussels is by no means an exception to this. This sightseeing tour lasts around three hours and passes many of the best tourists attractions along the way, such as the Atomium structure and the cathedral, making 15 stops and operated by the Brussels City Tours group.

Travellers are permitted to depart to explore the area, later reboarding another one of these regular buses. Headphones provide multi-language commentary and tickets remain valid for a total of 24 hours. The Brussels City Tour buses also take in other leading tourist attractions such as the Palace of Laken, Louise Square, Royal Square and the Triumphal Arch close to Jubelpark. Below are some of the most popular sights worth seeing.

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Bruparck - 20 Boulevard du Centenaire, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE Tel: +32 02 474 8383


One of the leading family attractions in the city, Bruparck Brussels is a vast theme park with endless attractions and exciting structures to explore. An expanded version of Merry Belgium (Vrolijk België), part of the city's World Exhibition of 1958, Bruparck contains a huge playground area, the Oceadium (Océade) water fun park, the enormous Kinepolis cinema and many appealing eateries, which often boast outdoor terraces and excellent views. Also part of Bruparck is the Atomium and Mini Europe, both of which are explained in further detail below.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily - from 10:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: free, charge for individual attractions

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Miniature Europe / Mini Europe (Mini Europa) - 1 Avenue du Football, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 474 1313


Mini Europe is a true wonderland for all of the family, allowing you to enjoy many of Europe's most famous buildings and attractions, all of which stand alongside each other, within the city's Heysel area and are part of the Bruparck complex. Bring your camera and expect to find endless favourites, such as London's Palace of Westminster, the Paris Eiffel Tower, and the Brussels City Hall itself. Many of these highly detailed model buildings cost literally thousands of euros, take months to create, and are constructed in more than 55 workshops. The evening fireworks displays at Mini Europe is always extremely popular.


Brussels tourist attraction open: daily, January to August - 09:30 to 20:00; September - 09:30 to 18:00; October to December - 10:00 to 18:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Atomium - Atomium Square, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 475 4777
This rather futuristic attraction is located along the Boulevard du Centenaire and is a leftover from the World Exhibition, staged some 50 years ago. The Atomium is a scale model of an actual iron molecule and features a fast lift to the top, through the very centre of the ball, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views across Bruparck from its observation platform and restaurant, some 100 metres / 328 feet above the ground.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Centre Sportif de la Woluwe (Sports Centre) - 87 Avenue Emmanuel Mounier, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, BE-1200, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 762 8522
A modern sports centre with more than 80 different playing fields providing endless facilities, the Centre Sportif de la Woluwe is perfect for those who enjoy all aspects of sport. Basketball, tennis and badminton courts are also available, along with a well-equipped gymnasium and regular fitness classes.
Brussels tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 23:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 22:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Brouwerij Belle Vue - 43 Quai de Hainaut, Brussels, BE-1080, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 410 1935
Guided tours of the famous Brouwerij Belle Vue brewery are always enjoyable, although the opportunity to sample some true Belgian beers at their very best is the reason that so many people choose to visit this attraction. Lasting approximately one and a half hours, the guided tours take visitors on a journey through the production process, starting with a short film before leading onto the fermentation and barrel making areas, before finally reaching its very own traditional tavern.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily, seasonal variations
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Planetarium - Boechoutlaan 10, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 474 7050
Astronomers everywhere will enjoy a visit to the Brussels Planetarium and its many stargazing wonders. With sky shows explaining the star constellations and solar system, projected directly onto the ceiling of the Planetarium itself, other attractions include various exhibitions and hands-on displays, allowing you to gain more of an appreciation for the sky at night.
Brussels tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:30, Sunday - 13:30 to 16:00
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts available

Brussels Tourist Attractions: Yeti Ski and Snowboard - 110 Olympische Dreef, Anderlecht, BE-1070, Belgium, BE
Tel: +32 02 520 7757
Located in the Anderlecht area of Greater Brussels, on the Drève Olympique, the Yeti Ski and Snowboard offer to perfect place to hone your skiing skill before you actually venture into the mountains and the real seasonal ski resorts. This popular ski school lies on the city's westerly outskirts and features an artificial piste and ski run, along with two ski lifts and equipment rental.
Brussels tourist attraction open: daily, seasonal variations
Brussels tourist attraction admission: charge


Source: brussels.world-guides.com

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Waterloo Belgium Tourist Attractions

Waterloo Belgium attractions are one of the most popular reasons travelers and tourists come to Brussels.

Located just south of Brussels, Waterloo Belgium attractions offer a number of things to see and do both in the city center and just south of the small commune.

Perfect for history buffs who want to learn first-hand about the famous battle where Napolean 'met his Waterloo.'

Waterloo Belgium Tourist Office
When you reach Chaussee de Waterloo, on your immediate right corner (next to the church), you'll see the Waterloo tourist office. There you can get information about the area, about Waterloo Belgium attractions, and have questions answered by English-speaking representatives.


St. Joseph's Church
Next to the Waterloo Belgium Tourist Office is St. Joseph's Church/Royal Chapel in Waterloo. With its distinctive green dome and lantern tower, you can't miss it. Consecrated more than 300 years ago in 1690, the chapel was restored in 1844 and again in 1968. It remains open during the day for the faithful to pray and the curious to visit. You are welcome to step inside and wander through the small building. Make sure you see the beautiful oak wooden pulpit, rumored to be made by Antwerpian Van Hoof.

Wellington Museum
Another of the more popular Waterloo Belgium attractions is located across the street from the church. The Wellington Museum was formerly the command center of the Duke of Wellington, commander of the Allied forces who fought Napolean's army. In the museum you'll find documents, engravings, arms and authentic souvenirs relating to the battle.
In addition, you'll learn the role of the seven nations which took part in the combat. You'll also find a series of illuminated diagrams explaining the successive stages of the battle. We recommend visiting this museum before going to the battlefield.


The Wellington Museum is located on Chaussee de Bruxelles, 147. It is open year-round (except on December 25 and January 1) from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. From April 1 to September 30, the museum open longer: from 09:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Battlefield Attractions

Getting There
To get to the battlefield attractions from Waterloo central, take the 'W' bus south to the Butte de Lion. (Make sure you are on the church side of the street. Otherwise, you'll head north to Brussels.) Once you arrive near the Butte de Lion, you'll have a short walk to the attractions.

The Battlefield Visitors Center
Visit the Visitors Center first to get information and tickets for the attractions. Currently, a combined ticket costing 12 euros includes entrance to the: Battlefield Tour, Butte du Lion, Panorama, Spectacle Audiovisual film, plus the Musee de Cire. See below for descriptions of each attraction.Make sure you stop back by the Visitor's Center and check out their souvenirs including post cards, books, mugs and T-Shirts, children's toys and other items.
Open Daily:
March: 10 am-5 pm
April-September: 09:30-6:30 pm
October 09:30-5:30 pm
November-February: 10:30 am-4:00 pm

The Battlefield Tour
Hop on board the blue all-terrain vehicle and survey the battlefield up close. The 45-minute audio-guided tour explains the battle as you explore the historical sites where Napolean's French army battled armies from six other nations. Individual ticket costs 5,50 euro (children 6 and under free.)


The Butte du Lion
Definitely the most visually stunning of all Waterloo Belgium attractions is the Butte du Lion just outside the welcome center. You can take a memorable climb up the 100-meter high mound. Built by local women in a bucket bridgade with soil taken from the battlefield, the monument is topped by a 28-ton concrete lion, hence the name 'Butte du Lion' or 'Hill of the Lion'. This is a great place to take photos of the sweeping fields and pastures that were once the site of the great battle.Individual ticket: 2.50 euro




The Panorama of the Battle
Get an artist's perspective of the battle in the Panorama building adjacent to the Butte du Lion. This circular naturalistic painting, by Parisian artist Louis Dumoulin, is on a canvas some 110 meters in circumference. It is accompanied by a soundtrack of battle noises including blaring bugles and cannon fire.
Individual ticket: 5.00 euro

One member of our website audience wrote to us with her perspective on the panorama: "I found the painting absolutely mesmerising. I'm not usually into paintings but the perspective of this artwork amazed me. I couldn't get over the fact I was looking at a painting and not actually over the battlefield it was so realistic - like looking out of a window."

The Musee de Cires
The final attraction is a wax museum located across the street from the Panorama. Featuring models of the soldiers of the various battle regiments and their commanders, die-hard war enthusiasts may enjoy this. Personally, we fine waxed figures a bit dull. But hey, if it's your thing, go for it! Individual ticket: 4.50 euro





Le Caillou
About four kilometers south of the Butte du Lion on the Chaussee de Bruxelles if Le Caillou, a two-story brick farmhouse where Napolean spent the night before the battle. Containing momentos such as Napolean's army cot and death mask, the museum is a memorial to the defeated emperor and his war-weary army. Due to its distance from the more popular Waterloo Belgium attractions, it is low on our priority 'to-do' list. You'll have to walk or find other transportation as there is no tour bus that takes you there. Ticket: 2.00 euro


Source:brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com
Tags: Waterloo, Belgium, Waterloo Belgium, Waterloo Belgium Attractions, Waterloo Belgium Places to See, Waterloo Belgium Tourist Attractions, Waterloo Belgium Tourist Places, Waterloo Belgium Must see , Waterloo Belgium Spots, Waterloo Belgium Tourist Locations, Waterloo Belgium Sites, Waterloo Belgium Tourism

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Waterloo Belgium Tourist Attractions

Waterloo Belgium attractions are one of the most popular reasons travelers and tourists come to Brussels.

Located just south of Brussels, Waterloo Belgium attractions offer a number of things to see and do both in the city center and just south of the small commune.

Perfect for history buffs who want to learn first-hand about the famous battle where Napolean 'met his Waterloo.'

Waterloo Belgium Tourist Office
When you reach Chaussee de Waterloo, on your immediate right corner (next to the church), you'll see the Waterloo tourist office. There you can get information about the area, about Waterloo Belgium attractions, and have questions answered by English-speaking representatives.


St. Joseph's Church
Next to the Waterloo Belgium Tourist Office is St. Joseph's Church/Royal Chapel in Waterloo. With its distinctive green dome and lantern tower, you can't miss it. Consecrated more than 300 years ago in 1690, the chapel was restored in 1844 and again in 1968. It remains open during the day for the faithful to pray and the curious to visit. You are welcome to step inside and wander through the small building. Make sure you see the beautiful oak wooden pulpit, rumored to be made by Antwerpian Van Hoof.

Wellington Museum
Another of the more popular Waterloo Belgium attractions is located across the street from the church. The Wellington Museum was formerly the command center of the Duke of Wellington, commander of the Allied forces who fought Napolean's army. In the museum you'll find documents, engravings, arms and authentic souvenirs relating to the battle.
In addition, you'll learn the role of the seven nations which took part in the combat. You'll also find a series of illuminated diagrams explaining the successive stages of the battle. We recommend visiting this museum before going to the battlefield.


The Wellington Museum is located on Chaussee de Bruxelles, 147. It is open year-round (except on December 25 and January 1) from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. From April 1 to September 30, the museum open longer: from 09:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Battlefield Attractions

Getting There
To get to the battlefield attractions from Waterloo central, take the 'W' bus south to the Butte de Lion. (Make sure you are on the church side of the street. Otherwise, you'll head north to Brussels.) Once you arrive near the Butte de Lion, you'll have a short walk to the attractions.

The Battlefield Visitors Center
Visit the Visitors Center first to get information and tickets for the attractions. Currently, a combined ticket costing 12 euros includes entrance to the: Battlefield Tour, Butte du Lion, Panorama, Spectacle Audiovisual film, plus the Musee de Cire. See below for descriptions of each attraction.Make sure you stop back by the Visitor's Center and check out their souvenirs including post cards, books, mugs and T-Shirts, children's toys and other items.
Open Daily:
March: 10 am-5 pm
April-September: 09:30-6:30 pm
October 09:30-5:30 pm
November-February: 10:30 am-4:00 pm

The Battlefield Tour
Hop on board the blue all-terrain vehicle and survey the battlefield up close. The 45-minute audio-guided tour explains the battle as you explore the historical sites where Napolean's French army battled armies from six other nations. Individual ticket costs 5,50 euro (children 6 and under free.)


The Butte du Lion
Definitely the most visually stunning of all Waterloo Belgium attractions is the Butte du Lion just outside the welcome center. You can take a memorable climb up the 100-meter high mound. Built by local women in a bucket bridgade with soil taken from the battlefield, the monument is topped by a 28-ton concrete lion, hence the name 'Butte du Lion' or 'Hill of the Lion'. This is a great place to take photos of the sweeping fields and pastures that were once the site of the great battle.Individual ticket: 2.50 euro




The Panorama of the Battle
Get an artist's perspective of the battle in the Panorama building adjacent to the Butte du Lion. This circular naturalistic painting, by Parisian artist Louis Dumoulin, is on a canvas some 110 meters in circumference. It is accompanied by a soundtrack of battle noises including blaring bugles and cannon fire.
Individual ticket: 5.00 euro

One member of our website audience wrote to us with her perspective on the panorama: "I found the painting absolutely mesmerising. I'm not usually into paintings but the perspective of this artwork amazed me. I couldn't get over the fact I was looking at a painting and not actually over the battlefield it was so realistic - like looking out of a window."

The Musee de Cires
The final attraction is a wax museum located across the street from the Panorama. Featuring models of the soldiers of the various battle regiments and their commanders, die-hard war enthusiasts may enjoy this. Personally, we fine waxed figures a bit dull. But hey, if it's your thing, go for it! Individual ticket: 4.50 euro





Le Caillou
About four kilometers south of the Butte du Lion on the Chaussee de Bruxelles if Le Caillou, a two-story brick farmhouse where Napolean spent the night before the battle. Containing momentos such as Napolean's army cot and death mask, the museum is a memorial to the defeated emperor and his war-weary army. Due to its distance from the more popular Waterloo Belgium attractions, it is low on our priority 'to-do' list. You'll have to walk or find other transportation as there is no tour bus that takes you there. Ticket: 2.00 euro


Source:brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com
Tags: Waterloo, Belgium, Waterloo Belgium, Waterloo Belgium Attractions, Waterloo Belgium Places to See, Waterloo Belgium Tourist Attractions, Waterloo Belgium Tourist Places, Waterloo Belgium Must see , Waterloo Belgium Spots, Waterloo Belgium Tourist Locations, Waterloo Belgium Sites, Waterloo Belgium Tourism

A Trip to the Antwerp Zoo in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp Zoo founded in 1843 the oldest and most famous animal zoo located in Belgium is a monument of national proud for people who are searching for harmony, relaxation and peace. It is the green heart of the town Antwerp and is located in the central station, Koningin Astridplein 26 and gets more than 1 million visitors each year.

You can plan a wonderful tour in this zoo and admire almost 5000 animals with 769 different species. However monkeys are the most admired animals for children, and the zoo has other animals like elephant, flamingos, penguins, deer, giraffes, tiger, owl, birds of prey, bongos, camel, phoques, and many more.

 

The Antwerp zoo is a fun place for everyone starting from kids to grannies. You can walk around and eat a snack or enjoy a glass of beer or any other drink which you prefer for. For sure everyone can enjoy the trip to Antwerp Zoo.