{"id":7154,"date":"2017-07-12T22:47:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T22:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/?p=7154"},"modified":"2019-01-09T13:46:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T13:46:02","slug":"western-europe-8-brussels-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/2017\/07\/western-europe-8-brussels-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Europe 8 : Brussels Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brussels Belgium<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brussels is the place where Audrey Hepburn, the actress in Roman Holiday was born. Also, the famous artist for Tin Tin is from here. \u00a0If you are lucky you can find some cartoon artists’ painting on the mural in Brussels neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Atomium<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an international tourist attraction for Belgium. \u00a0This building symbolizes a crystallized molecule of iron and also an iconic landmark for the country. \u00a0You can go up the sphere by the lift and enjoy a meal there as there is a restaurant sits at the top sphere. \u00a0You may wonder why this building was built? \u00a0Well, originally Atomium was built in 1958 for the World’s Fair which was intended to honor the metals industry and celebrate the atomic age. \u00a0However it was not dismantle and kept as a iconic landmark in Brussels, just like Eiffel Tower in Paris. \u00a0I guess Brussels wanted to have some sort of landmark like Eiffel Tower so they kept this giant molecules here.<\/p>\n

\"Atomium<\/a><\/p>\n

Market Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Brussels<\/a><\/p>\n

Grand Place Brussels<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a spectacular place and an interesting place\u00a0to explore with many nice cafe and restaurants around the whole square.<\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n

I was there during day time but it was still very beautiful with many gold color painted at the building. If you stay for the night, this place will be even more stunning as the buildings are illuminated with colorful bright colors.<\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n

You could stand there for hours to admire at the details of the building and the craftsmanship on the wall and doors of these building. \u00a0There is always cafe nearby, don’t just stand there, find a place and sit and enjoy the whole environment.<\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n

Golden, glittering ornaments and beautiful architecture on the Gothic buildings made the square so GRAND<\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n

Manneken Pis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manneken Pis is a very tiny bronze statue of a little boy peeing. \u00a0It can be found in the city’s central streets, close to the Grand Square. \u00a0If you are lucky you can see the little boy statue with different outfits which many were gifts from royalty, presidents or VIP from different countries. \u00a0In big occasion, you will see the little statue with different little cute outfit. \u00a0I was not that lucky so when I was there the little boy statue was naked.<\/p>\n

There are few legends why this little bronze statue was built. \u00a0I could only remembered one which goes like this. \u00a0A little boy was trying to save the whole city from burning down by peeing at the fire. \u00a0In order to honor the little boy act, this statue was built.<\/p>\n

\"Manneken<\/a><\/p>\n

Nearby the little statue, there are many souvenirs shops selling chocolate, waffles, beers and the beer mugs. \u00a0Get some chocolate since Belgium is place to get some. \u00a0Some famous brands are : Neuhaus chocolate, Godiva, Jean Galler chocolate &\u00a0leonidas chocolate.<\/p>\n

\"Manneken<\/a><\/p>\n

Brussels Belgium : Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n