Brussels Compass / Make the city yours

Things to do

Art Nouveau façades, historic squares, comics, museums and the remarkable contrast between the lower and upper town.

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A walkable one-day Brussels itinerary from Grand-Place to Mont des Arts and the Sablon, with a realistic museum choice and Art Nouveau detour.

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Explore Brussels' Art Nouveau beyond its famous postcards, with Horta, Saint-Gilles, Ixelles and a sensible architecture walk.

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Choose the best Brussels museums for your interests, from Magritte and comics to Art Nouveau, with location advice and practical ticket checks.

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Discover Brussels' open-air comic strip trail, from Tintin and the Smurfs to the city's changing neighbourhoods and comic heritage.