Brussels Sights

  1. Bourse

    The Belgian Stock Exchange occupies a grandiose neoclassical edifice from 1873. The cream façade is festooned with friezes and sculptures of exotic fruits, reclining nudes, lunging horses and a multitude of allegorical figures. One of the statues is by Rodin.

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  2. Rouge Cloître

    The Rouge Cloître in the Forêt de Soignes offers a playground suitable for kids up to about 12.

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  3. Royal Palace

    Overlooking the southern end of Parc de Bruxelles is the Royal Palace. This 19th-century palace is a low, cream-toned building that commands little attention these days as it's no longer the royal residence. Since the death of Queen Astrid, wife of Léopold III, Belgium's monarchs have lived at Laeken, although this palace is still their 'official' abode.

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