There are many things to see and do when visiting Brussels, Belgium. Read on to find out more!

Brussels is the city of markets. In the main square you can find the bird market, flower market, antique market, flea market, horse market, and many more. In the heart of Brussels you will find Grand' Place. This is the site of the 15th century Gothic city hall. Grand' Place sits in the center of the historic square which is lined with many neo-Gothic and Baroque style houses that surround the cobble stone streets. Grand 'Place once housed the headquarters of corporations of artists, merchants, and tailors.

Much of the architecture in Brussels remains from the surrealist movement. Most of the streets have a wide variety of architecture for the viewer. While walking the streets, you are likely to see a medieval home sitting right next to a futuristic style home. There are also home of various sizes and styles on the same streets.

The Atomium is an enormous steel construction which represents an iron atom that has been enlarged 165 billion times. It was designed by engineer Andre` Waterkeyn as a celebration of scientific progress for the 1958 World Fair. The Atomium is 102 meters (334 feet) high and weighs 2,400 metric tons (2,439 tons). The Atomium has nine spheres which are connected by corridors. The visitor can see splendid views of Brussels and the surrounding area from the top of the structure.

"Petite Rue des Bouchers" translated into English means "Street of the Butchers". This medieval center in Brussels is famous for every house on the street being a restaurant. The country of Belgium is widely known for it's taste in chocolate and beer but much of the cuisine is spectacular. In fact, Belgium is the only country in the world where McDonald's continuously loses money. The city of Brussels has the highest concentration of restaurants in the world.

One of the most famous statues in Brussels is called Manneken Pis. The statue of the urniating boy has attracted a great dal of attention having been stolen by the English in 1745 and again by the French in 1747. It has also been vandalized and dressed in over 600 costumes which are on display at the City of Brussels Museum. The statue is sometimes called "Little Julian" and can be found near Grand 'Place.

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