Overijse Things to Do

This is a traditional working-class neighborhood, dominated by the gargantuan Palais de Justice (constructed in 1866-1883 and until recently the largest building in the world). The Marolles now offers a wide selection of dining... more

Since Gerard Mortier became its director in 1981 (he now heads the Salzburger Festspiele) the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie has returned to the spotlight. Under the direction of his successor, renowned organist Bernard Foccroule,... more

Located on Place Royale, with no less than eight floors underground, this Museum of Modern Art was constructed around a light shaft that allows daylight to filter down. As part of the Belgian Royal Museum of Fine Arts, it house... more

Jazz-pianist Stan Brenners opened this gorgeous bar in the 1940s; in the 1980s, a group of trendy young things renovated and reopened the place, turning it into the quintessential Brussels nightspot. Carouse at the bar or take... more

This old theater, housed in what was once the guild hall of the local market vendors, is located near the Bourse. After WWII, the building was renovated and eventually turned into a modern, soundproof concert hall. Its famous p... more

For the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence in 1880, King Leopold II commissioned the creation of this park and its grandiose triumphal arch. Today, you can visit some of its museums, Autoworld and the Jubelpark Museum, or... more

This is a great place to unwind and relax, or meet people who stroll in from all over the world. This is the Eurocrat's favorite after-work drinking spots and it will be your favorite too after a long day of site-seeing or busi... more

This imposing neoclassical building is part of Belgium's government quarter, situated around Warandepark. Belgian Parliament consists of a Chamber of Representatives of the People and a Senate. Together with the king they form... more

The construction of the church started in 1905 under the reign of King Leopold II, but was put on hold during the two world wars and was not completed until 1970. The Koekelberg Basilica is the fifth largest in the world. Basil... more

The Sint-Peterskerk is a remarkable edifice worth visiting for its architecture, artwork, and relics. It is a late Gothic church, built on a plot of land which had held churches since 986, its own construction beginning around... more