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Grand-Place of Brussels
Grand-Place of Brussels is the urban heart of Brussels and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1998. The square is rectangular, approx. 100 m long and nearly 70 m wide, and is paved with granite. Most of the surrounding buildings were built in the late 17th century and still preserve their original appearance, bringing together a variety of architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, and Louis XIV. One of the striking buildings on the square is the Brussels Town Hall, a typical Gothic building that reached its current scale after multiple expansions and renovations. The top of its spire is decorated with a sculpture of Saint Michael slaying a demon. The building with spires opposite the Town Hall is known as the "King's House" and now houses the Brussels City Museum. The gilded bronze statue of Everard 't Serclaes in a corner of the square is also worth noting; it commemorates the Brussels folk hero Everard 't Serclaes and depicts the scene of his death. Other buildings surrounding the square mostly belonged to historical guilds, and the facade of each guild building is decorated with sculptures of figures revered by the guild or symbolic animals. During the day, you can savor the beauty of the architecture. After nightfall, when the lights come on, the murals and carvings on the buildings shine brilliantly under the illumination, making it a great place for night photography.Brussels · 14.1km from Lennik
Atomium
The Atomium stands on the Heysel Plateau in the Laeken district on the northern outskirts of Brussels. This landmark was built for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair and designed by engineer André Waterkeyn, embodying the era's optimistic vision of scientific progress. It represents an iron crystal's unit cell magnified 165 billion times: nine spheres, each about 18 m in diameter, symbolize the nine iron atoms in the cell, connected by steel tubes to form a giant cubic lattice. The top sphere rises approximately 102 m above the ground. Originally clad in aluminum, the spheres were refurbished with stainless steel shells during renovations from 2004 to 2006, now gleaming silver in sunlight. Initially designed as a temporary pavilion with a six-month lifespan, its popularity led to its preservation, making it one of Brussels' and Belgium's most recognizable symbols today. Visitors can take a high-speed elevator in the central tube, reaching the observation deck in the top sphere in about 20 seconds. On clear days, the skyline of Brussels, the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg, and the Mini-Europe park below are clearly visible. Moving between spheres via escalators in the inclined tubes, guests can explore the ground sphere's permanent exhibition on the 1958 World's Fair, rotating art and design displays in other open spheres, and workshop spheres hosting activities for children. Due to safety concerns, the three outer upper spheres lack vertical support and are closed to visitors, meaning not all nine spheres are accessible. The top sphere also houses a panoramic restaurant, offering dining with views from about 100 m above ground. At night, LED strips along the meridians illuminate the spheres in alternating patterns, resembling electrons orbiting a nucleus, adding a unique steel silhouette to Brussels' nightscape.Brussels · 15.9km from Lennik
Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis is one of the symbols of Brussels. This bronze statue stands in a niche on a street corner in the old town, depicting a little boy with his hands on his hips, urinating into a basin. Its history dates back to the mid-15th century, and it was redesigned and cast by sculptor Duquesnoy in 1619. The statue currently standing in the original spot is a later replica, while the original is preserved in the City Museum near the Grand Place. It is only about 0.5m tall, much smaller than many tourists imagine, yet it is considered a symbol of Brussels along with the Atomium and the Grand Place, and is packed year-round with tourists holding cameras.Brussels · 13.8km from Lennik
Brussels Town Hall
Among the many buildings on the Grand Place in Brussels, the most striking is the City Hall, this Gothic building is the landmark of Brussels. Historical background The building was built in two phases, the larger left half was built in 1402, and when the right half was built in 1455, the tower and the 96-meter-high minaret were built under the auspices of Philipele Bon. There is a 5-meter-high weather vane at the top of the tower, which is the statue of Saint Michel, the patron saint of Brussels. Legend has it that the lord of Brussels was saved by Saint Michel, who awarded Saint Michel the title of Patronus of Brussels. The corridors of the city hall are covered with murals. Among the many portraits are the monarchs of Belgium, the kings of Spain, the Netherlands, France and other countries who once ruled Brussels, as well as Napoleon.Brussels · 14km from Lennik
Mini-Europe
Mini Europe is composed of more than 300 small and exquisite models, which are very interesting miniature landscape parks in Europe, such as the London Parliament Building, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Colosseum and other iconic buildings in each city can be viewed one by one. Tour Highlights Mini Europe was built in 1989 and contains 80 major cities in Europe and more than 350 building models reduced by 1:25. Among them are Big Ben, gondola and mandolin to guide you to discover the charm of Venice, and to take the high-speed train from Paris to the south of France. You can even operate various special activities such as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the bullfighting in Seville, which are worth watching.Brussels · 15.7km from Lennik
Royal Palace of Brussels
The Royal Palace of Brussels is where the King of Belgium exercises his privileges, receives guests and handles state affairs, and it is also one of the most beautiful buildings in Brussels. In summer, the palace is open to the public and can be visited inside. The Royal Palace is located in front of the Brussels Park, and the central axis of the park passes through the Royal Palace and the Belgian Federal Parliament on the other side. These two opposing buildings represent the Belgian polity - the constitutional monarchy. Standing at the Royal Palace can also overlook the scenery of the entire Brussels Park. Every summer, from the end of July to September, the palace is open to the public, and visitors can enter and visit the emperor's rooms, art galleries, conference rooms and valuable collections inside.Brussels · 14.6km from Lennik
Cinquantenaire
The Fiftieth Anniversary Park is a large urban park. Most of the buildings around the park were built by the order of King Leopold II of Belgium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. Walking in the park, no matter the overall style, or the details of the structure can be carefully pondered. The historical background park is located in the eastern part of Brussels' European Quarter and was built in 1880. Walking through the park, you can see the huge Arc de Triomphe in the middle. It was designed by architect Giro and built in 1905. Its volume is comparable to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and Rome. The semicircular arc cloisters on both sides lead to the National Museum and the Military Museum. Walking through the park, there are green trees, fountains, and the air is fresh and pleasant. You can see many locals walking and jogging here, which is a leisurely and pleasant scene.Brussels · 16.5km from Lennik
Mont des Arts
Art Hill is a historical site located in the center of Brussels, and has now become an art district with a strong artistic and cultural temperament. Walking on the Art Hill, in addition to visiting museums, art galleries and other attractions, the unique viewing position can have a bird's-eye view of the charming city of Brussels. Historical Background Art Hill was previously very densely populated, and by the end of the 19th century, Leopold II wanted to transform the hill into an art district. From 1956 to 1958, a large number of geometric neoclassical buildings were built, such as the Belgian Royal Library, the Congress Palace, etc. Now there are 16 places of art and culture such as the Magritte Museum and the Brussels Musical Instrument Museum.Brussels · 14.3km from Lennik
Jeanneke Pis
Manneken Pis is a modern fountain statue on the Grand Place in Brussels, built to echo the well-known Manneken Pis statue. The pissing girl statue is located on the other side of the square opposite the peeing statue, and is hidden deep in the alley - the east side of the Faith Lane (Impassedela Fidelité/Getrouwheidsgang), so it is more difficult to find. This half-meter-high statue made of blue-gray limestone vividly depicts a girl with two braids squatting and urinating in a comfortable manner. At the same time, in order to better protect the statue, iron bars were also set up.Brussels · 14.2km from Lennik
Brussels City Museum
The King's Building is located on the Grand Place in Brussels, once the administrative and judicial center, and now serves as the Stedelijk Museum. Among them, the third floor exhibits the clothes presented by governments and celebrities to "the first citizen of Brussels" Xiaolian, which is worth seeing. Despite its name, the King's Building has been rebuilt many times. No king has ever lived here, but in the 16th century it served as an administrative and judicial center, collecting taxes in the name of the Spanish king. The present Gothic building was built after 1874. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. Now as a city museum, it exhibits exquisite brocade paintings, ceramic works of art, brass utensils, platinum furniture and so on. The exhibits on the third floor are gifts of Xiaolian clothes for governments and celebrities.Brussels · 14.1km from Lennik
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Grand-Place of Brussels
Brussels · 14.1km from LennikAtomium
Brussels · 15.9km from LennikManneken Pis
Brussels · 13.8km from LennikBrussels Town Hall
Brussels · 14km from LennikMini-Europe
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What travellers say about Lennik
AnaTravels9415 March 2025
5.0
The place is gorgeous! we were there after Christmas and it matches with the Christmas tree so perfectly! Visit and just enjoy the view!
Grand-Place of Brussels
Anonymous user26 July 2026
4.0
My feedback regarding today’s visit to the aquarium:The lobby was poorly ventilated, and the area was overcrowded with long queues of visitors. The space should be properly ventilated to ensure a more comfortable experience for everyone.
Atomium
Njohns138 September 2023
4.0
you cannot take a trip to Belgium without visiting their cheeky little statues!
Manneken Pis
huaihuai25 October 2023
5.0
City Hall has such an intricate medieval designs and architectures. I was simply blown away and in awe!
Brussels Town Hall
Suiyong6 November 2025
5.0
I stay The Legacy by 2Go4 City Center for 2 Nights just walk 350meters to Rogier Metero station then 21 stops and get off Helsey (Atomium) then exit walk 200 Meters to Mini Euy entrance fee 23Euro not including Atomium but inside can see the Atomium.At first I thing the Atomium is entrance inside mini Europe but different way bcos there is combined tickets. overall is nice to visit
Mini-Europe
miss banzai29 September 2023
5.0
I have seen the Royal palace from outside. The flag was out which means that the King was currently there. The area is so beautiful, and the street in front of the royal palace is old style for when there are big royal event and parades. Totally with visiting!
Royal Palace of Brussels
CKRN19 August 2022
5.0
It's a long, spacious park on the main street between the Grand Place and the residential area. If you walk through it, you'll arrive at the Merode metro station.
There's a large lawn, a fountain, and the Triumphal Arch near the exit is also worth seeing. It's perfect for a walk or a picnic.
Cinquantenaire
sculptor2 September 2022
4.0
比利时首都布鲁塞尔市中心的艺术山是一个城市公园综合体和历史遗迹，包括比利时皇家图书馆，比利时国家档案馆，布鲁塞尔会议中心， 和一个公共花园。 公共花园里有一个小小的园林和几个艺术雕塑的铜像，是一个休息散步的好地方。
Mont des Arts
小思文8 April 2021
4.0
The Manneken Pissing Girl is also an important hero of Belgium. Compared with the story of the peeing boy, it is also an internationally famous historical event. The year-round flowing water is also the main place for tourists to take pictures here, and tour groups will move freely around here.
Jeanneke Pis
khcc28 January 2020
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The King's Building is located opposite the Brussels Government Building. Although it has a dark gray exterior, it still exudes attraction. Many people like to take pictures in front of it. It is now used as a museum.
Brussels City Museum