Tourist Attractions & Monuments Belgium

The Furnes Grand Place is lined with elegant buildings, which reflect the city's prosperity during the Spanish period. The th century Renaissance City Hotel made the corner with the châtellenie, then the courthouse, the landhuis, in the th century. Together, they make up an attractive picture with the juxtaposition of a stone color with contrasting nuances: The City Hotel with its rounded arches and warm stone, the châtellenie châtellenie and the cold shades. The imposing tower that surpasses it is the belfry. The City Hotel, which is recognized on its turret, which ends in pear form, was the Belgian army's headquarters during the 1914-1918 war. You can admire the sumptuous interior during a guided tour. The rooms, whose walls are decorated with leather in Mechelen, host th and th century furniture, portraits of the Albert and Isabelle archiducs, as well as a painting by Paul Delvaux, Furnes Girl of Furnes. On the Grand-Place is also the old meat hall (1615), which now houses the Academy of Fine Arts of the Perpetuation. Behind the Renaissance facades, the monumental forms of two Gothic churches are raised: St. Nicholas Church and Church Sainte-Walburge.

Next to the church of St. Martin, this cave was built at the beginning of the th century by Father Jules Gérard, parish priest, with the help of the inhabitants. She is dedicated to Saint Antoine. It contains the grandeur of the saint as well as a statue of the devil of 700 kg.

The Jean Massart Botanical Garden is a magnificent garden located in Auderghem. It occupies five hectares of farmland near the Rouge-Cloître abbey. The garden is attached to the Faculty of Sciences of the Free University of Brussels and exhibits almost 2000 different species. The garden is divided into several zones, each adapted to the species it houses. These include a medicinal and aromatic plant garden, an evolutionary garden with over 600 species of flowering plants, a cultivated plant garden and an arboretum with many exotic species. A wetland, part of the Natura 2000 network, is also present. A general guided tour is also available.

Ordered under the reign of Leopold II, this long park, which follows the Boulevard Leopold-II, offers a dreamlike view of the Koekelberg basilica. A real photographer's spot! The park's layout evokes the sovereign's monogram, a double "L". On either side of the avenue of trees that forms the perspective, there are small paths, a children's playground and even a kiosk. Popular with local residents from Koekelberg and Ganshoren, this is the home of the Plazey Festival, which takes place at the end of August.

Bobbejaanland is a family theme park located in Lichtaart. The park covers an area of 30 hectares and has a total of 50 attractions, including 8 roller coasters and 7 water rides. Bobbejaanland welcomes around 740,000 visitors every year. In addition to attractions, Bobbejaanland also offers unique themed areas, such as Terra Magma, where visitors can discover the secrets of a volcano. For thrill-seekers, attractions such as the Sledge Hammer and The Dreamcatcher are available. Bobbejaanland also offers memberships for those wishing to enjoy the park on a regular basis.