Interesting Places In Belgium

When we are heard about the word Belgium, name that comes to our mind is chocolate, waffles, and a tall tower. But not only that, in the capital city of Belgium that is Brussel, there are many unique places.

ATOMIUM

Atomium

Atomium the building is located on the outskirts of Brussels, precisely in the Heysel / Heizel. To reach this place, from the Gare du Midi, you can take the metro (subway) line 6 direction Roi Baudouin / Koning Boudewijn and get off at the station Heysel / Heizel. When the weather was sunny with blue skies without a cloud clean. Atomium looks more charming. Atomium is a monument as high as 102 meters, consisting of nine metal balls connected by a steel rod 20 to form the iron atom crystal.

The monument was designed by André Waterkeyn was built in 1958 ahead of the Brussels Expo 1958. Nine metal ball atomium embodies nine atoms of iron crystal magnified 150 billion times. The whole ball has had different functions. The first ball to space information, ticket booth, and exhibit space, a second ball technical area, the third ball bar, ball four function rooms, exhibition halls fifth ball, sixth ball play area for the kids and the last ball of the restaurant and view point , where we can see the charming panorama of the city from a height of Brussels. Atomium admission price for adults is € 11 (about Rp132.000), student / student and seniors € 8, while children (under 12 years) € 6.

SINT-MICHIELS EN SINT-GOEDELE KATHERDRAAL

SINT-MICHIELS EN SINT-GOEDELE KATHERDRAAL

Satisfied admire the splendor of the Atomium, we take the metro to the city center of Brussels. Our goal this time is the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula or in French name Cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule. It was easy to find the cathedral, because the shape of the building with a tower that stands 64 meters tall and its strategic location near Central Station. This gothic cathedral is the most important Catholic Cathedral in Belgium.  

Name cathedral is taken from the name of the Patron Saint of Brussels City, St. Michael and St. Gudula. The Cathedral was completed in 1047. However, the front facade of the new cathedral was completed in the mid-fifteenth century. Until now, the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula still used as a place of Catholic worship. Visitors are not charged to enter the cathedral, but should wear modest clothes. Take a picture of the cathedral is also allowed origin using the flash (flash).

GRAND PLACE

Anyone say, you are have not come to Brussels yet if you are not visited the Grand Place. So you do not miss a visit to the plaza that became the landmark of Brussels. When you arrived, the atmosphere in the place is packed with tourists crowded. No wonder, the Grand Place is the main tourist destination in Brussels. Surrounded by old buildings with architecture so charming, making the Grand Place be famous everywhere and never lonely tourists throughout the year. Any season we came, the square is always crowded with tourists. Some beautiful buildings here include Hotel de Ville ', King's House, and the Guild House.

Grand Place

De Ville hotel looks most prominent thanks to its towering steeple gothic architecture. The building is included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage, is now used as City Hall of Brussels (Town Hall). Across the de Ville hotel there is a King's House. The Dutch call it Broodhuis (Bread House) because this place was once used by traders to sell bread rolls and pastries wares. While the Guild House is sort of apartment-office space can be leased or owned by individuals. Now, Guild House is widely used for cafes and restaurants.

LiWAFEL BELGIUM

Saw a lot of waffle vendor stalls are scattered around the Grand Place. we shall taste it, as if a visit to Brussels without tastes the typical food, it feels very loss for us. Moreover, many say that the Belgian waffle is the most delicious waffle in the world.

LiWafel Belgium

To prove the delights of Belgian waffles, we had to queue up at a waffle shop with the other tourists. And in fact, this statement is not exaggerated. Belgian waffle was delicious beyond measure. It was crisp with a soft and creamy texture. The price is affordable, only € 1.50 (about Rp 18.000) if we choose the original flavor of Brussels waffles (use powdered sugar topping).

If you want to add other toppings such as chocolate, bananas, strawberries, or ice cream, you just add a few euros. The more toppings it, the more expensive. Actually the food is not typical Belgian waffles. Cakes shaped line pattern of these boxes can be found in a number of European countries such as Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and even the United States. It's just that, each country has characteristics of each. The most delicious Belgian Waffles famous than others. So, the obligatory tasting Belgian waffles when visiting Brussels.