The Kingdom of Belgium is located in the north-west of Europe, although the country is small, but it is a concentration of the beauty and essence of Europe. Its geographical location and historical and cultural deposits have made it the heart of Europe, witnessing the rise and fall of European culture. All kinds of art and culture mingle here, and all genres of architecture are on display. The abundance of delicious desserts, seafood and beer add to the charm of Belgium. What are the must-see attractions in Belgium? One visit will make you fall in love with it!
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Must-see in Belgium – Grand Place Brussels
The Grand Place of Brussels is located in the city centre and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1998. The French writer Victor Hugo once praised it as “the most beautiful square in the world”. Surrounded by medieval guild buildings, the 90-metre tower of the town hall is the tallest building on the square. The square is still full of life, surrounded by cafés, chocolatiers and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy the warmth of the sun on a nice day.
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A must-see in Belgium – The Pissing Child Statue
Pee-pee statue, also translated as pee-pee boy, less than Lian, etc., is the city landmark of Brussels, about 400 years ago. There are many legends about this statue, the most popular one being that Brussels was surrounded by enemy troops and a fuse of explosives had been lit on the city walls. When no water source could be found to extinguish the fire, the little company had the temptation to urinate on the fuse, extinguishing the explosives and saving the city walls. This made him a popular figure and he became the mascot of Brussels. There are many chocolate shops around the Pee Wee, so if you like sweets, you can visit them.
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A must-see in Belgium – Brussels Atomic Tower
The Atomic Tower was built in 1958 after 18 months of design and 18 months of construction. It was an iconic building built by the Belgian government for the World’s Fair held in Brussels that year, and the task of designing it was undertaken by the famous Belgian architect Ang Vatkain. The purpose of the huge building was to show the microscopic world of atomic structure, to express a vision of a better future for the development of atomic energy and to symbolise a new era of science, peace, development and progress for mankind; another meaning is that there were nine member states of the European Community and nine Belgian provinces, so that the whole shape of the Atomic Tower became a symbol of Belgium and the European Community. It is known as the Belgian version of the ‘Eiffel Tower’.
Belgium’s must-see attractions – St. Michel and St. Guddure Cathedral
The construction of St Michel’s Cathedral lasted for more than 60 years, from the laying of the first foundation stone in 1017 to its completion in 1080. The church is divided into three parts: the altar, the apse and the basilica. The nave is typically Romanesque in style, with seven vaulted openings and Romanesque arched windows in the gallery above the arcaded galleries on either side to ensure ventilation and light. In contrast to the nave, the Gothic three-tiered circular altar is surrounded by a cloister without a prayer room. This style of church is typical of the Normandy area and was once popular.
