Walking Tour The Highlights Of Brussels - The Capital Of United States Of Europe
Description
Brussels, a little bit Dutch, a little bit French even German, but again very original and specific - very Belgian! Let's explore the historical and religious heritage of Belgium, meet 4 of the Belgian biggest images in one place - "friets" (frayed potatoes) , chocolate ("pralines"), waffles and beer. Brussel is also the meeting point of Flemish and Walloon culture-making, harmonized mosaic unity of opposites. The place of origin of unique draft horses and with a rich historical, artistic and architectural background ( museums, grandiose palaces, churches, villas, squares... ) but at the same time the center of modern European democracy and unity.
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Memorial place established on 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.
The Belgian King's administrative residence and main workplace. Marvel at the architecture and rooms decorated with millions of emerald-colored bugs wings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Royal Palace opens its doors to the public from 23 July to 28 August. The palace can be visited free of charge, except on Mondays.
The place of establishing of European legislative. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Visitors are welcome to take their own self-guided tour free of charge. However, EU parliament is closed on weekends and holidays.
One of the most important religious buildings for Belgian Catholics believers and Belgian Royal family.
Main Brussels's square and market above the river hosting main old town buildings and every 2nd (even) year in mid-August place of world wide famous manifestation and event "Brussels Flower Carpet"
Brussel City Museum alias Bread House , 500 years old building symbol of monarch's powerful and regency erected to "counterweight" to the City Hall building that were symbolizing citizens human freedoms
The building erected by and belonged to "free citizens", merchants, craftsmen of Brussels, the symbol of city rights and human freedoms. Centre of political and administrative life for more than 600 years still serving as City Hall of city of Brussels.
World wide famous ( ...and unexpected) 60 cm long and plenty of funny stories related with its destiny through the centuries
Meet the Peeing Boy's (Manneken Pis’s) younger sister -Jeanneke
Construction erected in 1956 in the form of iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. One of the most recognizable landmarks and images of Brussels.
More than 350 European city pearls and famous buildings models in one place - building models at a scale 1:25 from more than European cities. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Annual closure of Mini-Europe takes place until March 23th. After this date is possible to book entrance ticket.
The battlefield of Napoleon's last battle and final defeat situated ca. 20 km ( 12,5 miles) away from Brussels. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ! Outgoing to Waterloo from Brussels is optional. It is not consisting part of city walk tour. For interested customers willing to visit this place, please inform me about your interest before finalized program of whole tour. Terms and conditions could be discussed.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
During our holiday we often repeated how lucky we were to have chosen Turiya Villa for our entire two-week stay in Goa. An oasis of beauty and tranquility from which to explore the various beaches and at the suggestion of the owner, a brilliant young Indian, to visit places of particular historical and cultural natural interest. A place to return to enjoy a great and rich breakfast in an atmosphere that is all to be experienced surrounded by the cordial attention and sympathy of the whole Carla Italy team
Buon giorno, grazie mille per le belle parole, le apprezzo molto. Spero che ci rivedremo di nuovo in questa parte d'Europa qualche volta :)...
