BRUSSELS. THINGS TO DO

Top things to do in Brussels 

Taste Belgian food - fries called "frites" in Belgium actually originated in Brussels, are always  served fresh and hot with a large variety of sauces.

Mussels

"Moules frites" is a traditional dish in Brussels, consisting of mussels cooked in white wine and butter and served with and French fries. In menu you can also find mussels cooked in different ways, one of them is mussels in Belgium sauce.

Brussels waffle

Brussels waffle or Belgian waffle - prepared from a yeast-leavened batter, these waffles are lighter, thicker, crispier and has large pockets compared to other waffles varieties. They might be topped with  whipped cream, soft fruit or chocolate spread.

Chocolate Museum

Sample world-famous chocolate-Belgium is considered as Capital of Chocolate. Visiting  cocoa and chocolate Museum provides an opportunity  to discover the world of chocolate, from its origins to the finished product. 

There are 300 different Belgium  chocolate companies, which produces 172,000 tons of chocolate per year. Chocolate  prices vary, truffles and cups cost slightly more and sold separately. Expect to pay about €5-€18 for a 250g box depending on the brand.

Shopping arcade

Shopping in Brussels - you can discover the highest quality boutique shops. There are a shopping arcades, which are one of the oldest in the world. They are normally set inside old buildings and offer high quality brands.

if you want something different, Luxury brands and boutique shops you have to go Boulevard de waterloo and Rue Antoine Dansaert shopping streets.

Most Brussels people will shop on Saturdays because shops are closed on Sundays and opening hours are limited, city centre  shops and boutique close at 18:00.