Brussels - a video postcard

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In our video postcard of Brussels we take you around the city for a glimpse at some of the top things to see and do while you're here. These include a number of attractions like:

Mannekin Pis: The famous statue of the small boy relieving himself is famous the world over

Chocolate: Belgium is famous for its chocolate and all over the city are chocolate shops. Two of the most famous are Godiva and Leonidas

Cathedral des Sts Michel & Goudule: Dating back to the 11th century (1047) Brussels' gothic cathedral is one of the city's most beautiful buildings

Mont des Arts: Translating to 'Hill of the arts', this hill connects the upper and lower towns

Public transport: A great way to get around is on the city's trams

Belgian waffles: Belgium is just as famous for waffles as it is chocolate and all over the city are places to treat yourself to some waffles

Musee des Instruments de Musique: An interesting museum dedicated to musical instruments

Parc de Bruselles: This is Brussels' main park and can be found near Place Royal

Grand Place: Brussels' best-known square is one of Europe's most beautiful squares

Hotel de Ville: This breathtaking gothic building is found on Grand Place

Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles: Another of the notable buildings on Grand Place

Place des Martyrs: One of Brussels' more quaint and charming squares

Comic strip art: All over Brussels is comic strip art on the wall. Some of are famous chartoon characters like Tin Tin.

Comic Strip Center: This museum is dedicated to all things comic book releated

Rue Neuve: This is Brussels' main shopping street

Rue des Bouchers: A street well-known for restaurants, this one is full of traditional Belgian ones.

Chez Leon: Located on Rue des Bouchers, it's the best place in Brussels to try 'moules frites' (mussels and fries)

Rue du March aux Fromages: Just off Grand Place, here you will find lots of Greek restaurants selling typical fare such as kebabs.

Le Cirio: Make sure to go for a drink (a half-and-half which is a mix of white wine and champagne) here before leaving