Comments on: 10 things to do in Brussels besides drinking beer

By: PATRICK DE WEYER

PATRICK DE WEYER — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:45:00 +0000

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By: aterEgo

aterEgo — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:29:00 +0000

there are very good museums in Belgium, check out here
http://www.belgium.net/top-belgium/top-10-museums.html

By: Fiona

Fiona — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:50:00 +0000

Don’t miss the Magritte Museum….my favourite gallery of all …yes, over the Louvre, the Musee D’Orsay, The Tate, Tate Modern, National Gallery, etc Very nice, helpful staff too.

By: Visitor

Visitor — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:05:00 +0000

What a sad comment, from what seems to be a very sorry person, imagine living in a place and thinking this about it. I have been to Brussels several times and frankly I don’t agree with this comment.

There are a lot of fine resturants, with good service, but like in any other big city in Europe it requires that you have money, and by the comments above, it seem to me that the writer lacks founds, if you find a hop-on-hop-off bus expensive, then……

And by the way Leonidas is of Greek origin, I meet the owner some years ago in a fine Greek resturant close to Grand Place.

By: chaitanya battaluri

chaitanya battaluri — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:24:00 +0000

i never went to the place. after reading this article i want to. All major attractions are here in a glance. great post. thank you.

By: Abhishek Jain

Abhishek Jain — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:17:32 +0000

Top 10 things in Brussels – How could you miss MIM – the ‘Musical Instruments Mueseum’ !!!
The museum houses thousands of musical instruments from all over the world, ranging from historic times to modern times. You also get an infrared headphone through which you can hear what any instrument plays like. Definitely a must see. And at 5 Euros, its quite cheap too. The rooftop restuarant also offers panoramic views of the city. More details here – http://www.mim.be/en

By: Jerick

Jerick — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:15:14 +0000

Were you living on a coccoon when you were in Brussels? I guess with your inhibitions about Bruxelles you failed to open out the shell and see what the city has to offer.

I’ve lived in Brussels as well for a few years, and I would still choose Brussels over Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam. I admit that I had my fair share of bad luck there – but there are lots of great things (some are listed in this articles) that I enjoy about this city and overwhelmingly took over all of my bad experiences.

The locals are really friendly – many would attempt to speak back to you in English to help. Food & chocolates are also good and cheaper compared to other EU cities.

Brussels is a city that is often taken for granted for many travellers, but they don’t know what they’re missing.

By: Viviane

Viviane — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:08:26 +0000

well, well, where do you come from then?? It sounds like you come from heaven

Why do you live here then?

By: Sabana

Sabana — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:04:01 +0000

Honestly I was surprised to see the top from someone who had really been here (?). I live in Brussels and finally made it to the 1. Atomium after 3 years. I don’t know how in the world it got on place one but it’s definitely not to to recommend! Talk to some people here who’ve done it and you’ll see, there’s nothing you miss out by just watching it from far or at night when it’s lit. The place is run down and there’s nothing to see, looks like they didn’t change anything inside since 1970. Not worth the money.
2. Mini Europe is a tourist rip-off as well. Never heard anyone recommending it. You’ll see some famous landmarks and buildings etc in small, nothing more, nothing less. You better save your money and see the stuff in real.
3. Grand Place is fine if you’re into old old old buildings. Tourist rip-offs everywhere, make sure you stock up your chocolates elsewhere (e g in rue des tongres). Don’t take the wrong street, especially after dawn and you could be in trouble. Brussels is one of the most run down and least preserved city I’ve ever been to. It feels like you’re 20 years behind the rest of Europe and there’s nothing done for tourism.
I haven’t seen any friendly people here, be careful in public transport, they’re very pusy and rude. You almost have to beg sales assistants to serve you, don’t bother asking for advice, for their salary they don’t bother helping you out.
4. Chocolates, like I said, don’t buy at Grand Place. Go elsewhere in the grey run down city, towards Rogier. Marcolini had fancy shops, only tourists buy there. Wittameer is so upscale that even I didn’t try it. Stick to the ‘real’ Belgian chocolate like Leonidas, Corné or the real real ‘artisan’ ones outside of Brussels.
Food isn’t good and expensive here. Usually don’t eat out here. Try London or Paris but not Brussels. If you’re really into moules and frites try it. Probably the least worst thing you can do here

I would never spend that much to see the city from the hop on hop off bus. It’s not very big, you can do by public transport.

I’m living here and I was shocked. The capital of Europe and nothing’s working. My colleagues and expats who arrive here every day are shocked and disappointed. If you don’t have to come here, don’t do it. I wonder why anyone would spend money to see Brussels. I wonder if the author has been here *laugh*

That’s just my opinion, my point of view. I’v been to 3rd world countries with better transport systems, cleaner cities and friendlier people. You can come for the beers – Cheers

By: Abbie Mood

Abbie Mood — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:47:35 +0000

Belgium has so much good food, you could spend a whole trip just eating.