One day in Brussels 🇧🇪

📅 Itinerary • 09:00 – Arrive at Brussels-North Station • 09:30 – Walk to the Congress Column and take in the city views • 10:00 – Visit Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula – quiet and majestic • 11:00 – Head down to the Royal Palace and Parc de Bruxelles • 12:30 – Lunch near Place du Grand Sablon – stylish and local • 14:00 – Wander through the Grand Place – soak in the architecture • 15:00 – Stroll through the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert – maybe a praline stop • 16:00 – Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Victories at the Sablon (Église Notre-Dame au Sablon) • 17:00 – Rest in Petit Sablon Park or grab a beer at a nearby café • 18:30 – Dinner around Place Sainte-Catherine – cozy spots, good food • 20:00 – Optional night walk back through Grand Place lit up 🏨 Accommodation Stay near Central Station or Sablon – quiet, classy, walkable. 🍴 Food Recommendations • Lunch: Chez Richard (bistro vibes) or Wittamer for something light • Dinner: Henri, La Villette, or Les Brigittines for Belgian cuisine • Snack: Neuhaus or Pierre Marcolini for high-end chocolate 📌 Tips • The whole walk is scenic — no need for public transport • Watch your bag near Nord station • Most churches are free but check opening hours • Wear layers — Brussels weather shifts fast