Zaventem Things to Do

This historic neo-Gothic marvel of architecture speaks of the remarkable European legacy in all its grandeur. Also known as the "Maison du Roi" in French and "Broodhuis" in Dutch, The King's House is adorned with several exquis... more

Cathédrale des Saints Michel et Gudule's humble beginnings as a 9th century chapel dedicated to the city's patron saint have not stopped it from becoming a much sought-after tourist, historical and musical destination. Take a g... more

The Royal Museums, as it is collectively known, is made up of various smaller museums including le Musée du Cinquantenaire, Musée des Instruments de Musique, and les Musées d'Extrême-Orient. The largest of the museums, the Musé... more

King Leopold II was an ambitious man. He was phenomenally rich and wished to turn his capital into the most impressive in the world. He instructed one of his favorite architects, Joseph Poelaert (1811-1879), to build a Palace o... more

The Porte de Hal is the last remaining piece of the old wall that encircled the city until the 19th century, when the wall was taken down to make way for a much-needed road. The remnant of the ancient wall, which was built in t... more

Architect Léon Suys designed this stately building in 1873, in the middle of the new boulevards connecting the North and South train stations. Its classic style is characterised by six Doric columns in front of the building and... more

Le Botanique is an inspiring venue for various concerts, operas and many other local and international events. Come here and enjoy the finer cultural delights that Belgium has to offer, enjoy a classical concert, or a drama. Ev... more

Nationale Plantentuin van België or the National Botanic Garden of Belgium is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world. It is both a research institute and a tourist attraction, with guided tours by experts who explain a... more

Abdij Keizersberg is a massive fortress-like building where the Benedictine Monks live. A part of the abbey was renovated and is used as an accommodation by outstation students. The place was also connected, according to the lo... more

The old Mont-des-Arts (Arts Hill) was a series of stairs bordered by statues and trees, connecting uptown (Place Royale) and downtown (Grand Place). In 1958, it was reshaped and two enormous buildings arrived - the Congress Cen... more