The 5 historical monuments not to be missed hidden in the streets of Brussels.
Updated February 14, 2022 by pierre
5 historical monuments hidden in the streets of Brussels.
Of all the cities in Europe, Brussels is one of the most touristic. Indeed, in 2019, it welcomed more than four million tourists thirsty for adventure. They will certainly find it in the Belgian capital, whether in culinary form with its sumptuous dishes or through its monuments soaked in Belgian charm. However, most visitors see only the main square and the Manneken Pis, Which is not a problem in itself, but there are a multitude of other important historical monuments hidden in the capital which are often overlooked by tourists. Whether it is to deepen your knowledge of the city of Brussels or to refresh your memory, here is a list of monuments to see the next time you visit this city.
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Visit the Royal Palace of Brussels
This palace, located in the center of Brussels, being the administrative residence of the king as well as his workplace, inhabits several historical artifacts. Indeed, the palace itself, built in 1783 is an architectural relic from another era. However, the real stars are inside the building. You can find antique furniture, portraits of the royal family and many more. On the other hand, the interior of the palace is only open to the public from the National Day of July 21 until the beginning of September. Did you know that the Belgian Royal Palace has a clone in another country?
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Discover the place where kings and queens marry: Cathedral of St-Michel and Ste-Gudule: The
Located in one of the busiest crossroads in Brussels, close to the sand, this cathedral is a perfect example of the Gothic architecture that dominates Europe in the Middle Ages through its exterior facade and its interior. This cathedral also has a lot of religious value for the city of Brussels as St Michael and St Gudule are the patron saints of the city.
A place normally closed to the public, the Royal Greenhouses Of Laeken:
These greenhouses located on the outskirts of Brussels inhabit an enormous variety of plants and flowers collected throughout the centuries. Initially created by King Leopold 2, these greenhouses are filled with several plants discovered by him during his expeditions. In this complex of 2.5 hectares, one can also find a small chapel called the “iron church” which is worth visiting. The Royal greenhouses of Laeken are not permanently open. If you are passing through when they open, be sure to visit them!
The house of a great humanist: Erasmus House:
Fans of literature and philosophy will greatly appreciate this monument. Indeed, as the name suggests, this establishment housed the great humanist Erasmus during his stay of 5 months in 1521 in the capital of Belgium. Inside is a museum in his honor which contains a variety of artifacts from his visit such as several original texts and documents written by Erasmus himself during his stay.
One of the last medieval vestiges of Brussels, the Hal gate
Built in 1381, this building is considered to be one of the last relics of the second medieval walls that protected the city of Brussels during the Middle Ages. It served several functions, from attic to prison, after its military function was abandoned in 1564, before becoming a museum in 1847. Today this museum contains a variety of military and artistic objects of aesthetic and historical value. city of Brussels hides in these bowels an immense variety of historical monuments and museums to please everyone, whether for botany fans or budding historians.
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