The floral carpet is one of those things that most visitors to Belgium see on every single…read morepostcard, but rarely get to experience live. It takes a certain degree of planning - first of all, you have to go in an even year (there was one this year, the next is in 2010), then there are the exact dates of the carpet as it only lasts for two weeks. And just when you've cracked all that, turning up to Grand Place and looking at a sea of petals from ground level isn't particularly impressive, so you need to go the final mile and pay EUR3 or so to get into the Town Hall, queue up patiently, climb the steps to the tower and view it from above on the balconies (though to be fair, you pass some excellent and interesting rooms in the Town Hall as you wait to get to a balcony). It's worth it though. The 2006 carpet had rotating flowerbeds on, and when you consider just how many thousands of flowerheads have been diligently pressed into moss, it makes Derbyshire well dressing look like child's play.

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The Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels is a can't-miss piece of any Belgium trip. There is so much to…read moredo and see in this gorgeous park! The focal point is obviously the Cinquantenaire Arch, a triple arched behemoth that can be seen from anywhere in the park. There are many museums and exhibits within Cinquantenaire, like the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces, Autoworld, the Art & History Museum, the Great Mosque of Brussels, the mini castle known as Tournal Tower, and much much more. Our favorite part about visiting Cinquantenaire Park was just the greenery, the floral aspects (have to get the shot from below with the flowers in the front, classic), and just walking around the huge arch and seeing the flag of Brussels held within. There are also colonnades flanking either side of the big arch, so you can definitely take a walk and spend lots of time in this park. Whether you're chilling in the grass, exploring a museum, or any of the other probably hundred things there are to do in this giant park and monument - just go and explore!

Move over, Paris. This is cool! A massive triple arch topped by a woman driving a chariot and the…read morecenter arch (at least today) is flying a huge Belgian tricolor. Great imagery! Four stars, because you can't go up into it like you can for the Arc de Triomphe du in Paris. Still, it makes for a great picture and you can appreciate the engineering that must have gone into building this structure in 1905.

The transport hub for the area. Where you get the trams that…read morego to Midi, Place de Flagey & numerous other places like Stockel. Though the Metro takes you to Stockel anyways. Not much in the term of shops or restaurants. But they can be found in the surrounding areas quite easily. A huge bonus is that one of the two locations of Passon Chocolate is a few blocks away. Two major roads tunnel underneath & there is a roundabout of death that surrounds the area... I did say it is a major transport hub!

This historic central square is probably one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. What an amazing…read moreplace to feel what it must have been like centuries ago, eat lunch, or people watch. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's pedestrian only. We've hung out and strolled through in the early morning, afternoon, late evening, and even after dark well after midnight. Every two years in August, a floral carpet is installed in the middle of the centre. It's a ginormous arrangement of breathtaking flowers. A Christmas tree and lights go up every year. The neo-gothic architecture is outstanding from the kings's house to the town hall. Such an amazing piece of history that should be on everyone's sightseeing list.

The Grand Place is absolutely stunning and lives up to its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site…read more The gold-trimmed architecture of the guildhalls and the Town Hall will leave you in awe. It's worth visiting twice--once during the day to see the intricate details, and again at night when everything is beautifully lit up. While it is usually packed with people, if you come very early in the morning, you can enjoy the square almost entirely to yourself. The surrounding area is full of shops and food, though it is very touristy, so keep that in mind. If you're lucky enough to visit during the holidays, the festive decorations are spectacular!

Lovely old 'Art Deco' pool. Clean water. Not much lane discipline. You need speedo type swimwear…read moreand a hat (lifeguards lent me the latter). €3.50 good value for a visiting Londoner.

Another large and beautiful church we saw on our visit to Brussels…read more The church was massive and magnificent! The stained glass windows were beautiful. We came at the perfect time to see some light peeking through the glass into the pews. It was an amazing part of our journey. This is why we stop into churches and take a moment to look around.

This is a beautiful Gothic cathedral. I had the pleasure of visiting for an event called…read moreLuminescence. It had two showings at night, and it was a beautiful lightshow accompanied by music along with the retelling of its history. Truly a magical experience. A live orchestra played as the lights danced and illuminated the architecture. I would love to come back and see the stain glassed windows in all its glory in the daytime. But overall, it is obvious in its grandeur and beauty it also holds a great historical significance to Brussels.