Top 10 Attractions
Discover the Top 10 attractions to visit Brussels with Irro Charter
Top 10 attractions to see Brussels with Irro Charter
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and the seat of the European Union and NATO, is not only a city rich in
history and
architecture, but also a cultural and culinary center in Europe. Brussels is undoubtedly one of the really beautiful
European capitals and is always worth a stopover.
Brussels is conveniently reachable by plane via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Brussels Charleroi Airport, or by
train.
Of course you can make your way around the city using public transportation. However, if you prefer to visit
Brussels’
several landmarks in a more organized, comfortable and flexible way, you need to consider employing our bus
charter
services.Irro Charter has been successful in the tour bus business for more than 40 years. As
a family-owned
bus company our goal is to deliver exceptional charter bus rental services tailored to your itinerary’s
needs.
Whether you are in need of an airport shuttle transfer or full day charter bus hire for your sightseeing trips,
please
do not hesitate to contact us. Our Irro Charter’s charter bus rental team will assist you with any
questions you
might have regarding a tour bus hire. By hiring a coach with driver from our bus company Irro Charter you
will
have high flexibility when it comes to taking all the different aspects of your trip into consideration. As Charter
Bus
Rental experts, we will be there for your every step of the way.
These are our Brussels Top 10 bus company suggestions for your upcoming trip:
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Grand Place
The Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Brussels' biggest tourist attraction, although its origins
were far
less glamorous. The region was just a swampy sandbar between two streams, known as "broke sella", which gave
Brussels
its name. The sandbar was recaptured and converted to Niedermerckt and sold French and English textiles, French
wines
and German beer. Many hundreds of years ago, wooden houses and also villas of wealthy families were built around
this
market, which made the market an important commercial and administrative center. The construction of the town
hall in
1402 turned the area into a political center. Today, the Grand Place is a beautiful, wide-cobblestone square and
the
main vibrant market in Brussels.
Grand Places Quareinmini Europe Park
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Hôte de la ville - Town Hall
Please don't forget to visit the Gothic Hôtel de Ville in the Grand-Place.
It dates back to 1402 and is the seat of the
local government. It is an attractive building with arched windows, towers and adorned with sculptures,
including St.
Michael slaying the devil. If you feel energetic, climb the 96-metre high Brabantine Gothic Tower and enjoy the
stunning
views of the city.
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Heysel Park and the Atonium
Board your Irro Charter tour bus and tell your driver to make a stop
at the famous Heysel Park. The park,
located in the west of Brussels, is dedicated to recreation and leisure. The Atomium is one of the highlights of
the
park. This is a glossy 102 meter high model of an atom made of chrome and steel by André Waterkeyn. It was
designed to
symbolize a new 'atomic age' at the 1958 World Fair and is an accurate representation of an iron molecule that
has been
magnified 165 billion times.
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Mini Europe
Mini Europe is a park located in the Bruparck next door to the Atomium. This 25-hectare
leisure park offers several
amusements and attractions and is the perfect location for spending a day with your family. You will have a lot
to
explore, for example a 27-year-old cinema complex called Kinepolis, an all-round Imax screen, a planetary and a
water
park called L'Oceade plus a variety of eateries in 'The Village.' The pride of the place, however, goes to the
display
of some of the most famous and symbolic buildings in the countries of the European Union at 1/25th of the
original size.
You'll see gondolas, a TGV train on its way to Paris, and you'll even hear the unmistakable chimes of London's
Big Ben.
This miniature European world is wonderful.
The Royal Palace of Brussels
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Royal Museums of fine Arts of Belgium
During your visit to Brussels, you would not want to miss the Royal Museum of Fine Arts
of Belgium. It is actually two
museums in one. The Museum of Ancient Art founded by Napoleon is particularly well known for its display of the
great
works of Flanders. The other part is the Museum of Modern Art. It was added in 1984 and consists of eight
floors, many
of which are underground. They offer over 600 years of fine art, including paintings, sculptures and drawings.
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Manneken Pis
The cheeky, chubby “Manneken-Pis” statue is a major figure in Brussels folklore and is
known around the world. Probably
the most photographed statue in Brussels, though only 60 cm high. It was designed by Jerome Duquesnoy and is a
small
fountain where the water emerges from a tiny metal penis that the boy points out to the viewers.
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Comic Strip Center
The wonderful Comic Strip Center is housed in the Warehouse of Wauquez, designed by
architect Victor Horta. It is
dedicated to the history of cartoons and comic strips in the country that gave the world The Smurfs and Tin-Tin.
Here
you will be taken on the journey that a comic book artist has to endeavor to create from concept to shop.
There’s over
5000 original drawings, and houses an entire section dedicated to Belgium’s famous cartoon character hero “Tin –
Tin”.
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is one of the landmarks of Brussels. The palace is the official
residence of the Royal Family. When the
Belgian flag, flown from the roof, it signals the presence of the sovereign, and Change of Guard ceremony takes
place
daily at 2:30 p.m. The palace is surrounded by a collection of cultural buildings with neoclassical facades. Two
of the
finest examples are the Palais des Académies, home of the Royal Academy and the Palais des Beaux-Arts.
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Coudenberg Palace Archeological Site
One of the most unique things to do in Brussels is to explore this
active archaeological site, which was rediscovered in
the 1980s.The Coudenberg Palace was excavated to reveal the cellars and tunnels of the former Brussels Palace,
as well
as the forgotten streets that had been buried beneath the city for centuries. Visitors can explore the
excavating site
guided by free audio guides.
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Le Botanique
Historically, Le Botanique was the city's botanical gardens and still attracts a large
number of guests today. The
greenhouse, which dates back to the 19th century, now regularly hosts a wide range of performing arts events
that makes
the place feel more like a cultural center than just a lush garden. However, the wonderful gardens are still
intact and
in all their beauty offer a welcome change from the bustling city life.
You can gather there are a lot of places to discover in Brussels. Please approach our Irro Charter bus
charter
team and find out about our charter bus rental services. Our bus company provides impeccable charter bus services
all
over the Brussels Metro area. Contact our Irro Charter’s charter bus booking department and be amazed by the
professional charter bus and airport shuttle bus fleet we are able to offer you for your perfect to trip Brussels.