A small museum in the small historic town of Dinant, Belgium…read more This town is famous because of its beauty, it's cliffside glamour, nestled on the river, and for it's saxophone history. The inventor of the Saxophone was born here. Saxophones from multiple countries cross a bridge and attract.many visitors. And they even have a Hollywood walk of stars like walk path on the sidewalk with brass foot steps or imprints of feet of famous sax players. Their are other saxophone related facts and displays through the town. This museum is FREE. It has a bench with a sculpture of Adolf, the inventor. Many people line up to take photos while sitting with the sculpture. There are displays on the floor with dates and facts. They have audio displays for a more interactive set up. The museum is a small 2 room facility. You can visit in under an hour and see the rest of the towns displays. Make sure to get a Dinant famous cookie with a saxophone design for €3. Many restaurants to choose from. Dinant is home to Leffe, who also have a cafe right across the street from the museum. Enjoy.

While wandering the streets of Dinant after visiting the citadel we came across the statute of…read moretheir famous son Adolphe Sax. We then realized that the building behind the statue was a free mini-museum to him and his creation. There is not much there but it is creatively done. Ten minutes max and you are on your way.

This is worth the visit if you are have interest in history, are looking for a peaceful environment…read morefor tranquility and/or exploration, or love photography. As of 2024, the ticket for 1 adult is 10 euros.

What a wonderful experience. If you're trying to figure out some tourist things to do, This place…read moreshould be on the list. If you have a car or time on a weekend to figure out the public transportation route here, there's a train stop which you can walk to here from the train stop this place was such a great family activity. The history behind this Abbey was great to explore as well as walking around the ruins. There were plenty of places to sit and rest. You can go to the second floor of the abbey where monks used to sleep. We learned about bleeding (which was very interesting) and the timeline of this place really put the abbey and its age into perspective. This place have plenty of places to have quiet time and is a great place for a date if you're ever looking for a date spot.

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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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.

Just a gorgeous well kept church that must visit while in town. They also have a small section of…read moreart exhibition that cost 3 euro.

Highly recommended. Have been twice and both times it's been raining with a strong wind, worth it!…read moreGreat new additions since the last visit. Still a long 225 steps to the top, easy going back down! Unfortunately I didn't have enough time so climbing to the top of the A Butte du Lion, seeing the Le Panorama and walking through the gift shop was the best I could do. Maybe I'll have more time on my next visit.

This is an awesome place!…read more They have done a fabulous job maintaining the stuff around and exceptional work with the movies and scripts explaining the battle details. Amazing experience!

If one wants to visit a UNESCO heritage site and be surrounded by historical buildings (town hall,…read moreguild halls to name a couple), museum (inside the King's House), restaurants and lots of Belgian chocolate shops (Neuhaus was my fav) then this is the place. Of course the Grand Place offers more than what I've listed as it's the heart of Brussels and the bee hive of visitors and activity was constant all day. The Grand Place most popular photo backdrop was the Hotel De Ville, town hall, as it dominated the square. In summer one had to wait until late (after 10pm) before the sunlight faded from the sky and the lights in the Grand Place started to turn on (versus 6pm during my first winter visit in February). As one spins around 360 from the town hall, the different styles of the surrounding guild houses added a lot of character with their elaborate, unique facades and statues and even the darker King's House. It was nice to just stand around and not be bothered by any random person coming up to beg or sell something. From here it was an easy stroll to the Manneken Pis statue, the TinTin shop and mural, Royal Gallery of St Hubert and more.

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 743rd Tank Battalion Memorial stands at the Congo Overlook, locally known as the "Vue de…read moreCongo", on the outskirts of the village of Stoumont. The monument commemorates the sacrifices of the citizens of Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge and honors the brave men and women of the American Armed Forces. The Monument is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It's a peaceful spot, a good place to pause, reflect and remember.

Lovely stop to contemplate a terrific view of the valley, and reflect on an important battle of…read moreWorld War 2. It is hard to imagine how such a beautiful and peaceful small town was the theater of one of the most violent and destructive battles of the war.