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Manneken Pis: The Real Story Behind the Statue
Manneken Pis

Manneken Pis: The Real Story Behind the Statue

Manneken Pis is a 61-centimetre bronze statue of a little boy urinating into a fountain. It's been Brussels' most famous symbol for 400 years. Tourists visit it constantly. Gift shops

Cinquantenaire Park Brussels: Museums and Escape
Cinquantenaire Park Brussels

Cinquantenaire Park Brussels: Museums and Escape

Parc du Cinquantenaire is Brussels' most interesting park. It's massive (30 hectares), architectural (Triumphal Arch, pavilions, formal gardens), and home to three good museums. More importantly, it's where you go

Belgian Beer in Brussels: Lambic, Trappist, Café Culture
Belgian beer Brussels

Belgian Beer in Brussels: Lambic, Trappist, Café Culture

Belgian beer is genuinely world-class. It's not just "good beer"—Belgium has an entire tradition of beer-making going back centuries. Trappist monks brewed beer. Regional styles developed unique characteristics.

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