Genval Things to Do

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

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

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

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

Egmont Palace was constructed in the 16th century and totally renovated in the 18th century by the wealthy Arenberg family. The Belgian government welcomes the international heads of government here and organises high-level int... more

The Column of Congress was designed in 1850 by architect Joseph Poelaert, who later also built the Palais de Justice. On top of the column, which has a height of 47 metres, there is a 25 metre high statue of Leopold I, the coun... more

This impressive building on Vieux Marché aux Grains, formerly a manufacturer of crystal vases, is the headquarters of Flemish life in Brussels. The original language in this city is (a charming dialect of) Dutch, but during the... more