Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots

1. Manneken Pis

6.4
Stoofstraat 46 Rue de l'Etuve (Eikstraat / Rue du Chêne), Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Monumento · Bruselas · 296 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: "Oh my god, he's so small !" Everyone says that. But do you know that little boy is so symbolic of the free-minded spirit of the "Brusseleirs" ? But don't take a pee in the middle of Grand Place ^^

Grand Place is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

2. Grand Place

9.5
(Grote Markt)
Grote Markt / Grand Place, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Plaza · Bruselas · 664 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: When it's sunny, feel free to sit down and have a beer. Police officers do more than tolerate it ;-)And oh, by the way, enjoy this most beautiful architectural masterpiece on Earth !

Beffroi is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

3. Beffroi

8.1
Rampe du Château, Mons, Henao
Sitio histórico y protegido · 3 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Ding ding dong, hear the sound of the Belfry by sleeping at the Youth Hostel just below !

Citadelle de Namur is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

4. Citadelle de Namur

9.2
Route Merveilleuse 64, Namur, Province de Namur
Sitio histórico y protegido · 34 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: There was a medieval time when powerful armies never could invade this Citadel. You're a tourist ? Great ! Open the doors, please !

Estación de Lieja-Guillemins (XHN) is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

5. Estación de Lieja-Guillemins (XHN)

8.0
(Gare de Liège-Guillemins)
Place des Guillemins 2, Lieja, Provincia de Lieja
Estación de ferrocarril · Saint-Gilles · 98 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Is that a futuristic NASA shuttle to explore Star Wars far away galaxy ? Oh no, it's just the most impressive train station you'll ever see in your life !

Castillo de Bouillon is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

6. Castillo de Bouillon

8.5
(Château de Bouillon)
Esplanade Godefroid de Bouillon 1, Bouillon, Province de Luxembourg
Castillo · 23 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The looooooooooooongest Castle in Europe. Feel like Godfrey and enjoy being the boss there !

Musée de la Photographie is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

7. Musée de la Photographie

8.3
Avenu Paul Pastur 11, Mont-sur-Marchienne, Henao
Museo de arte · 21 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The biggest pictures collection you can find in Belgium. I'm pretty sure you'll even find a pic of your great-great-great-grandma !

Musée Magritte Museum is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

8. Musée Magritte Museum

8.3
Koningsplein 1 Place Royale (Regentschapsstraat 3 Rue de la Régence), Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Museo de arte · Bruselas · 99 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Magritte's greatest masterpieces are all here, at the heart of the historical and artistic area of Brussels. "Ceci n'est pas une blague !"

Muziekinstrumentenmuseum / Musée des instruments de musique is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

9. Muziekinstrumentenmuseum / Musée des instruments de musique

8.3
Hofberg 2 Rue Montagne de la Cour, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Museo histórico · Bruselas · 92 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: A beautiful collection of musical instruments from all over the world. Did you know the "hajhouj" ? Now you do ! Don't miss the pub/restaurant on the roof of the Museum.

10. Le Domaine des Grottes de Han / Het Domein van de Grotten van Han

8.5
Rue Joseph Lamotte 2, Han-sur-Lesse, Province de Namur
Cueva · 21 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Amazing caves in the Ardennes. A must for nature lovers.

Halle aux Draps is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

11. Halle aux Draps

6.8
Grand Place, Tournai, Henao
Arte y entretenimiento · 4 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Do you know many former textile markets that now host exhibitions ? Now you know at least one !

Beffroi is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

12. Beffroi

7.3
Vieux Marché aux Poteries 14, Tournai, Henao
Sitio histórico y protegido · 5 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: This is the oldest in Belgium, dating back to 1217 ! Do you have the guts to get to the very top ? Fabulous panorama up there !

Collégiale Ste Waudru is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

13. Collégiale Ste Waudru

8.8
Place du Chapitre 2, Mons, Henao
Iglesia · 6 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Splendid jewellery and relics. That's the gilded centre of Mons !

Musée Félicien Rops is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

14. Musée Félicien Rops

8.0
Rue Fumal 12, Namur, Province de Namur
Museo de arte · 8 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: For all controversial art lovers, this is a gallery with an impressive collection of Félicien Rops' masterpieces. Feel like a "pornokrates"?

Place Saint-Lambert is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

15. Place Saint-Lambert

8.4
Place Saint-Lambert, Lieja, Provincia de Lieja
Plaza · Centre · 20 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: A place full of History with a big "H". This central point of Liège offers culture and shopping. Go go go !

Archéoforum is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

16. Archéoforum

Place Saint-Lambert, Lieja, Provincia de Lieja
Museo histórico · Centre · 5 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The perfect place if you like archeology. From Gallo-Roman to Gothic through Carolingian, this site will bring you centuries back in time.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

17. Catedral de Nuestra Señora

9.0
(Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal)
Groenplaats 21 (Handschoenmarkt), Amberes, Provincia de Amberes
Iglesia · Historisch Centrum · 38 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Amazing cathedral ! Just relax and admire the 8 "kolossale" paintings by Rubens.

Ayuntamiento de Amberes is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

18. Ayuntamiento de Amberes

8.8
(Stadhuis Antwerpen)
Grote Markt 1, Amberes, Provincia de Amberes
Ayuntamiento · Historisch Centrum · 4 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Very nice Renaissance building. On the Grote Markt, you will be harmly welcomed by Brabo who wants to "give you five"... Literally.

19. Castillo Steen

7.0
(Het Steen)
Steenplein 1, Amberes, Provincia de Amberes
Castillo · Historisch Centrum · 18 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The oldest building in Antwerp. Say hello to Lange Wapper, the famous giant !

Boerentoren (KBC-Toren) is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

20. Boerentoren (KBC-Toren)

6.3
Schoenmarkt 35, Amberes, Provincia de Amberes
Estructura · Historisch Centrum · 8 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Wanna learn something ? This is the first (yeah, the first !) skyscraper ever built in Europe (in 1931).

Zoo Antwerpen is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

21. Zoo Antwerpen

8.9
Koningin Astridplein 26, Amberes, Provincia de Amberes
Zoológico · Antwerp · 109 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: If you have to find a place where every single Belgian goes at least once in his life, it's here and nowhere else :-)

22. Estación Central de Amberes

8.9
(Station Antwerpen-Centraal)
Koningin Astridplein 27, Amberes, Provincia de Amberes
Estación de ferrocarril · Antwerp · 266 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Nobody... and I mean NOBODY here can accept that it didn't win the award of the most beautiful train station on Earth. Trust me !

Campanario is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

23. Campanario

8.2
(Belfort)
Markt 7, Brujas, West-Vlaanderen
Sitio histórico y protegido · Centrum · 115 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: One of the most impressive belfries in Belgium. You're 366 steps away from the top !

Basílica de la Santa Sangre is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

24. Basílica de la Santa Sangre

8.8
(Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed)
Burg 13, Brujas, West-Vlaanderen
Iglesia · Centrum · 31 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: You'll remain voiceless for two reasons : one, because it's a basilica ("Stilte, a.u.b !") and two, because the building and the decoration are simply stunning.

Iglesia de San Nicolás is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

25. Iglesia de San Nicolás

8.4
(Sint-Niklaaskerk)
Cataloniëstraat 1 (Korenmarkt), Gante, Flandes Oriental
Iglesia · Binnenstad · 12 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Tremendous decoration inside !

Castillo de los Condes de Flandes is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

26. Castillo de los Condes de Flandes

9.1
(Gravensteen)
Sint-Veerleplein 11 (Geldmunt), Gante, Flandes Oriental
Castillo · Patershol · 99 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Very interesting medieval castle ! Don't miss the torture room :-)

Campanario is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

27. Campanario

8.3
(Belfort)
Botermarkt 18, Gante, Flandes Oriental
Monumento · Binnenstad · 47 tips y reseñas
Sint-Baafsplein is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

28. Sint-Baafsplein

8.9
Sint-Baafsplein, Gante, Flandes Oriental
Plaza · 19 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Belfry ahead, St-Baafs Kathedraal behind. What a lovely place !

Atomium is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

29. Atomium

8.4
Square de l'Atomiumsquare, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Monumento · Heizel · 369 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Unique ! What can I say ? Explore and admire this monumental representation of an iron atom. The biggest symbol of the surrealistic Belgian spirit.

Basílica nacional del Sagrado Corazón de Koekelberg is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

30. Basílica nacional del Sagrado Corazón de Koekelberg

8.0
(Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig Hart van Koekelberg)
Basiliekvoorplein / Parvis de la Basilique, Koekelberg, Bruselas-Capital
Iglesia · 26 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Biggest church of Belgium and 6th biggest in the world ! If you're a tourist, ask some people of Brussels if they love this building. Good luck :-D

Catedral de San Miguel y Santa Gúdula is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

31. Catedral de San Miguel y Santa Gúdula

(Sint-Michiels en Sint-Goedelekathedraal)
Parvis Sainte-Gudule / Sint-Goedelevoorplein, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Iglesia · Bruselas · 54 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The main cathedral of Brussels : always events such as exhibitions and classical music concerts. And sometimes royal weddings ;-)

Palacio de Justicia is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

32. Palacio de Justicia

7.5
(Justitiepaleis)
Place Poelaertplein 1, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Palacio de justicia · Marolles · 43 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The BIGGEST law courts in the whole world. Look and get stunned. Maybe one day, people of Brussels will see it without the scaffoldings on its dome !

Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België / Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

33. Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België / Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique

8.6
Regentschapsstraat 3 Rue de la Régence, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Museo de arte · Bruselas · 45 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: The finest collection of Fine Arts in Belgium. Bouts, Rubens, Brueghel, Ensor, Magritte... amongst international artists such as Dalì, Tintoretto or Cranach. They're all there !

Parque del Cincuentenario is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

34. Parque del Cincuentenario

9.3
(Jubelpark)
Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Parque · Cinquantenaire · 146 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Very comfortable green area, with our local "Brandenburg Gate" : the famous "Arcades du Cinquantenaire".

Musée Royal de l'Armée et de l'Histoire Militaire / Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en de Krijgsgeschiedenis is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

35. Musée Royal de l'Armée et de l'Histoire Militaire / Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en de Krijgsgeschiedenis

8.0
Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Museo histórico · Cinquantenaire · 34 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Impressive collection of airplanes, weapons, tanks, costumes... and other war objects through Mankind History. Paradoxically, it's a very "peaceful" place :-D

36. Centro Belga del Comic

7.9
(Belgisch Stripcentrum)
Zandstraat 20 Rue des Sables, Bruselas, Bruselas-Capital
Museo de arte · Martyrs · 92 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Comics are a true religion in Belgium. Come and discover the universe of Tintin, the Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Suske & Wiske and many others !

Université de Liège - Aquarium is one of Belgium's "unmissable" culture spots.

37. Université de Liège - Aquarium

6.5
Quai Van Beneden, Lieja, Provincia de Lieja
Acuario · Outremeuse · 9 tips y reseñas

Les Auberges de JeunesseLes Auberges de Jeunesse: Get there to know everything about fishes and other sea animals. You can even admire a whale skeleton ! Really a worthwhile visit.