Manneke Pis, the Atomium, Grand Place and museums
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SIGHTSEEING
Manneke Pis
Manneke Pis is a landmark of Brussels. It's a small bronze statue of a peeing boy on a fountain. Location is near the Grand Place (market place) in the city centre on the corner of a house.
The statue is dressed in costumes several times a week: he has hundreds of different costumes. Many of the costumes can be seen in the City Museum nearby at the market place (Grand Place).
Atomium
The Atomium was build during the Brussels World Exhibition in 1958. It's a atomic structure with 9 spheres of 18 metres big. The Atomium is 102 metres tall.
Opening hours: 10.00 - 18.00
Admission: adults €11, seniors/students/children (12-18) €8, (6-11 year) €4
In the upper sphere is a panoramic restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Grand Place
Grand Place is the central square of Brussels. On the square are the historic Town Hall, Breadhouse and guildhalls. Grand Place is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
other attractions
- Mini Europe (miniature park)
- The Royal Palace (the Belgium king lives in another palace)
MUSEUMS
Royal Museums of Fine Arts
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts consist of 4 museums:
* Museum of Ancient Art: Rue de la Regence 3
* Museum of Modern Art: Rue de la Regence 3
* Antoine Wiertz Museum: Rue Vautier 62
* Constantin Meunier Museum: Rue de l'Abbaye 59
The Museum of Ancient art has a collection paintings from the former Southern Netherlands (15-18th century). The modern art consist of paintings, sculptures and drawings. The Modern Art Museum also includes the Antoine Wiertz and Constantin Meunier Museums.
other museums
- City Museum: at the Grand Place square
- Royal Musea for Art and History: Jubelpark 10
- Magritte Museum: Koningsplein 1
- Belgian Strip Cartoon Centre: Rue des Sables 20
- Belgian National Botanical Garden: Nieuwelaan 38
- Brussels Gueuze Museum: a visit to the Cantillon Brewery
- Belgian Jewish Museum: rue des Minimes 21
- AutoWorld: Parc du Cinquantenaire 11
- Musical Instruments Museum: Montagne de la Cour 2
- Natural Science Museum of Belgium: Vautierstraat 29
Manneke Pis
A miniature of the Atomium
The real one in Brussels is 102 metres tall
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