Exploring Brussels beyond the usual suspects
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<aside> 🧇 Congrats! You've made it to a curious, vibrant, and surprising city. Or perhaps you're planning your visit soon? Or maybe you're just browsing random blogs online? All of these are fine—though I strongly prefer the first two options!
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Here's what you can find: a curated list of places, recommendations, and ideas for experiencing Brussels beyond the usual tourist spots. What you won't find: a comprehensive guide to all the must-see attractions in Brussels. So, let's dive in! Enjoy!
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There are many different neighborhoods and places worth seeing, hanging out at, raising a glass, or enjoying a piece of cake (or waffle). Brussels has many "micro-environments," meaning you can turn around a corner and find yourself in a whole new world. That's what makes it so curious to explore, but it's good to have a global vision. For the time being, let's dive into nine different areas:
There is a lot of information here, yes. You cannot crawl over everything but want to know what to do in Brussels? Here is a Top10!