To satisfy a sweet tooth, try Belgian chocolate at Pierre Marcolini and, of course, the fluffy Brussels-style waffles at Maison Dandoy. Nearby, there are a handful of outdoor kiosks, known as frietkot (snack stands), where you can get your frieten fix – fries served in an iconic paper cone with your sauce of choice. Délirium Café is a beloved always-crowded bar with more than 2000 types of beer, including the country's famed Trappist beers. Read more: 13 classic experiences to have in Brusselsįor food lovers, Brussels is the place to taste all of Belgium’s culinary highlights. You can find some of the world’s best and most affordable vintage shopping at the Brussels flea markets, most notably the daily open-air antique market in Place du Jeu-de-Balle, and the shops in the Sablon district. The city is filled with many architectural masterpieces, such as the Grand Place, a Unesco World Cultural Heritage site, and the illustrious Maison Cauchie, which is open to the public only on the first weekend of the month with advance reservations. Art lovers can spend a whole day visiting the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium – it's made up of six different museums, including the must-visit Magritte Museum, the Boghossian Foundation at Villa Empain, a stunning art deco edifice, and the modern-chic Center for Fine Arts, a multipurpose cultural venue commonly referred to as BOZAR. Brussels is filled with many architectural masterpieces, such as the Grand Place, a Unesco World Cultural Heritage site © telesniuk / Shutterstock Brussels Best for shopping, museums and street foodīrussels, the capital of Belgium and the seat of the European Union and NATO, is one of Europe’s most multicultural cities.

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