Brussels Historical Highlights

Come join me for a exciting walk through the heart of historic Brussels. A true crossroads, Brussels is both the capital and largest city of Belgium, as well as the seat of both the European Union and NATO. Here the Flemish and French speakers mingle, along with people from all over Europe and beyond, making this quaint and friendly city surprisingly modern and cosmopolitan as well. Join me as we discover her fascinating history and admire her old world charms, as we stroll along vibrant boulevards and squares, all chock-a-block full with great cafés, restaurants and world-class shopping.

- We start at the Grand Place, the heart of Brussels, and City Hall, then to Mannequin Piss, the city's mascot. - Along Boulevard d'Aanspach, transformed to a pedestrian park, and the city’s main artery. - Then we head to the Hall Saint-Géry, former indoor market place/cultural center. - Then to Place Sainte-Catherine and Sainte Catherine Church, and the Marché aux Poissons square, the former harbour of Brussels, and still has the best seafood restaurants in town. - Then up onto the roof of the new City Hall, for the best views. Then to the historic covered shopping of the Galeries royales Saint-Hubert, as we make our way up to the Cathedral of Brussels, a Gothic masterpiece. - Next we continue on to the beautiful Royal Park, laid out in the traditional French fashion. From the park we can view the Royal Palace. - And finally we we pass by the Museum of Fine Arts and end our tour visiting the Petit and Grand Sablon, and the beautiful 15th century church of Notre-Dame du Sablon.