"Charming, not huge & international Belgium capital" Brussels by XenoHumph

Brussels Travel Guide: 6,611 reviews and 11,368 photos

Shop window, Galleries St Hubert, Brussels

My Brussel page has no pretentions... I do not know well the capital of Belgium. I therefore only give you a few tips on hotels & restaurants I enjoyed there, and if I get time a few culture highlights not to be missed.

Brussels angels, Belgium

Do angels smile on Brussels?

Christmas and New year decoration of Galleries Saint-Hubert in January 2004.

Hotel de ville steeple on a rainy day, Brussels

You are likely to encounter rain in Belgium... do not forget your umbrella!!

Cow and Donkeys, Brussels, Belgium

Water proof cows and donkeys of the Nativity scene of Grand Place are being stored away after Christmas (January 2004)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Excellent restaurants and museums, gorgeous old center
Cons:Rainy and cold most of the time
In a nutshell:Warm feeling despite bad weather, good culture & food

Last visit to Brussels: Nov 2004
Intro Updated Mar 9, 2005
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Comments (17)

Nemorino Apr 15, 2011 at 7:59 AM Report Abuse

Yes, it's amazing that tiny Belgium used to have a huge colony in Africa. But I didn't know it was the king's personal property until 1908. When I was in Brussels it was also somewhat cold and rainy, but that was in December.
mvtouring Jul 18, 2010 at 2:46 PM Report Abuse

I loved Brussels, very interesting city to visit. I had the Moules et frites in Brugge and was very impressed ;-)
Maurizioago May 24, 2009 at 9:41 AM Report Abuse

I visited brussels some weeks ago and I liked it a lot. Ciao!
Maillekeukeul Mar 24, 2005 at 3:37 PM Report Abuse

Effectivement, il est royal, le musee !!!
filipdebont Mar 23, 2005 at 8:39 AM Report Abuse

Museum of fine arts is one of my favourites, the Africa museum is still my list and moules frites : oui, oui, oui well done, nice tips
ATXtraveler Feb 23, 2005 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

Sadly, I missed out on this city's culture because of Anti-American Protests at the EU capital during our trip here!
tini58de Feb 12, 2005 at 7:41 AM Report Abuse

Very useful tips, Anne and wonderful pictures! Greetings from rainy Germany!
starship Jan 28, 2005 at 8:11 AM Report Abuse

Charming for sure! My cousin lived here for quite a few years before bringing a Belgian wife home to the US. Charming photos!
freya_heaven Jan 28, 2005 at 3:20 AM Report Abuse

Great restaurant & hotel tips, Enjoyed your unusual photos too, Thanks (~_~)
kazander Jan 26, 2005 at 7:33 AM Report Abuse

Great resturant tips!