Brussels

Historic yet hip, bureaucratic yet bizarre, self-confident yet unshowy, Brussels is multicultural to its roots.
Brussels is an ideally situated city for beginning or ending an overnight-train journey © overninska Olga/Shutterstock

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Best Things to Do

Brussels brings you so much gorgeous decadence to enjoy, from Art Nouveau architectural flourishes to all those waffles and fries.

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Things to Know

Brussels is an incredible city and we've got some excellent tips to help your first visit go smoothly. Here's what you need to know before you go.

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Transportation

Navigating Brussels' multiple languages and complex public transport system will be no problem with these tips for getting around the Belgian capital.

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Free Things to Do

See more of the Belgian capital for less with these 10 free experiences all over Brussels.

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Best Neighborhoods

To get a good feel for this underrated European capital, base yourself in one of these five neighborhoods.

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Day Trips

Here are our favorite storybook castles, oh-so-cool cities, and cross-border curios all within easy reach of Brussels.

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