Brussels,
your way.

Day 1

1. 09:30 Grand-Place – UNESCO-listed central square with the Gothic Town Hall and ornate guildhalls.
2. 10:25 Manneken Pis – Tiny bronze fountain and cheeky city mascot, often dressed in one of 1,000+ costumes.
3. 10:50 Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert – Elegant 1847 glass-roofed arcades with chocolatiers, cafés and bookshops.
4. 11:35 Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula – Gothic national cathedral with twin towers and Renaissance stained glass.
5. 14:00 Magritte Museum – The world's largest collection of René Magritte's surrealist works.
6. 15:40 Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) – 1,000+ instruments with audio guide in the Art Nouveau Old England building.
7. 17:00 Mont des Arts Garden & Viewpoint – Terraced gardens with one of the best views over the old town.

Day 2

1. 09:30 Place du Jeu de Balle Flea Market – Daily flea market in the Marolles, packed with antiques and curiosities.
2. 10:30 Palais de Justice & Place Poelaert – Colossal 19th-century law courts with a panorama over the Marolles (free public lift).
3. 11:15 Notre-Dame du Sablon – Flamboyant Gothic church on the chic Sablon square full of chocolatiers.
4. 14:00 Parlamentarium – The European Parliament's interactive visitor centre, in all 24 EU languages.
5. 15:45 House of European History – Europe's modern history told through objects and multimedia, in Parc Léopold.