Belgium
You must visit Brussels on a weekend day trip, then you will realise why Hercule Poirot is so proud about being Belgian. Amazing city with great buildings, the Royal Palace, the Palais de Justice, the Town Hall and the Atomium to mention just a few.
If you are staying for some days in Brussels, don't miss the chance for a sightseeing tour to some famous landmarks in the city of Brussels.
Visit the Atomium in Heysel Park, the monument was build for the World Fair of Brussels in 1958 you can easily go there with the metro (Station Heysel).
Another monument you must see is the bronze statue of Manneken Pis at corner of Rue de L'Etuve and Stoofstraat.
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Absolutely beautiful. The stained glass and stonework is stunning, and the treasury is well worth a look as well. The immense and intricate oak-carved pulpit will have you gawping for ages, and you can also visit the crypt, which shows the remains of a much earlier church.
Sint Goedele voorplein / Parvis Saint Gudule
Nr Central Station
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