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About Brussels
 Neighbourhoods in Brussels: Ixelles/Elsene In Ixelles you’ll find a serene and tranquil alcove in busy Brussels, the beautiful Bois de la Cambre forest, parks, ponds, and the Abbaye de la Cambre, which was founded in 1196 by the Sisters of the Cistercian Order. The building... [Read more]

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Revisit your youth at Brussels Comic Strip Museum

Revisit your youth at Brussels Comic Strip Museum
Brussels is famous for its comic book art, with characters such as TinTin, Willy and Wanda and The Smurfs all originating from the city. Belgium itself has more comic book artists per kilometre than any other country, with roughly 700 artists producing work. It’s no surprise... [Read more]

Discover the Sounds of the Past at Brussels Musical Instruments Museum

Discover the Sounds of the Past at Brussels Musical Instruments Museum
Delve into a world of musical history at Brussels Musee des Instrumensts de Musique – literally translating to Musical Instruments Museum. Housed in a stunning Art Nouveaux building that was designed in 1899, the museum invites guests to explore more than 7000 musical instruments,... [Read more]

Art, culture & 2-4-1 entry in Brussels

Art, culture & 2-4-1 entry in Brussels
Whether you’re travelling to Brussels for a short break or even a longer stay, you should definitely head to The Royal Museum of Fine Arts – particularly as you can use your Eurostar ticket to get 2-4-1 entry! It’s situated in the Coudenberg area of the city and is mostly known... [Read more]

Get 2-for-1 entry to the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels

Get 2-for-1 entry to the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels
Next week, the Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brussels and we’re giving all our customers 2-for-1 entry simply by showing your Eurostar ticket! The fair exhibits works from over 100 different galleries including some exceptional – and truly unique – content in wonderful... [Read more]

Flowers, chocolates and more in Brussels!

Flowers, chocolates and more in Brussels!
So you’ve arrived in Brussels, now what? Of course you want to see the sights of the capital of Europe, but you’ve also heard so many good things about the food in Belgium. Think about the Belgian fries and mussels, the Belgian beer and not to forget the famous Belgian... [Read more]

Take in the atmosphere of the Grand Place in Brussels

Take in the atmosphere of the Grand Place in Brussels
While Brussels can’t compete with Istanbul in terms of it bridging two continents, it is nonetheless still a fusion of many parts: Brussels is the area of Belgium where French meets Flemish, where the historic feel of towns like Bruges intermingles with the hip vibe of a city buzzing... [Read more]